SALVIA x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder'

Commonly known as Sage

Rich purple. Hardy

Pot size - 1 to 1.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Remove faded spikes to prolong flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails
Place of origin
Garden origin. Germany
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Evergreen
Ovate to elliptic, toothed, mid-green leaves 2-3.5cm (¾-1½in) long
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

Rich purple
Racemes
Loose, terminal racemes
Tubular
Small, open flowers
Border
Suits a sunny border
Coastal / windswept
Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Cottage garden
Patio / pot plants
Sub-tropical / mediterranean
Suitable for small gardens
Town garden
Fully hardy
Height
75cm (30in)
Spread
50cm (20in)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Bushy shrub
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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 foliage
Typical blackcurrant-like aroma
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
Full sun
Bee friendly