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SALVIA 'Amethyst Lips'
Commonly known as Sage
Small purple flowers, white at the base.
(UK Delivery Only)
£13.50 , 3+ £12.00
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Deadhead and trim back lightly during the season to encourage more flowers -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Mexico. Garden origin. UK. Norfolk -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOvate to elliptic, toothed, mid-green leaves 2-3.5cm (¾-1½in) long
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Bicolor
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RacemesTerminal racemes
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TubularOpen flowers 1-2.5cm (½-1in) long in opposite pairs
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
75cm (30in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, twiggy perennial or subshrub. In sheltered positions can flower into autumn
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)In free-draining soil -
Scented foliageTypical blackcurrant-like aroma
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
75cm (30in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a sunny mixed or herbaceous borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterraneanSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Planting Combinations
