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Salvia officinalis / 14Cm
Salvia officinalis
Confirmed format: 1.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Strongly aromatic evergreen foliage
- Edible leaves and flowers for cooking and seasoning
- Supports pollinators and butterflies in summer
- Easy to grow with low water requirements
- Suitable for containers, borders and kitchen gardens
Overview
Salvia officinalis, commonly known as sage, is a hardy perennial herb prized for its strongly aromatic, evergreen green foliage and versatile culinary uses. Forming a bushy and spreading habit, it reaches a mature height and spread of 50 cm. During June and July, it produces charming flowers in shades of purple, violet, blue, and multicolour, which are highly attractive to pollinators and butterflies. This easy-care plant is exceptionally drought-tolerant and well-suited to coastal conditions, making it a reliable and rewarding choice for sunny garden spaces.
Why We Love It
- Provides a strong, fragrant aroma whenever brushed or harvested
- Offers continuous foliage interest throughout the entire year
- Highly resilient with drought and coastal tolerance
- Attracts helpful pollinators and butterflies to the garden
- Versatile for cooking, seasoning, teas and garnishes
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Salvia officinalis |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herb |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colours | Purple, violet, blue, multicolour |
| Flowering Months | June, July |
| Fragrance Level | Strong |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50 cm |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun in south or west-facing aspects. Tolerates both sheltered and exposed locations. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in chalk, loam, or sand with a neutral to alkaline pH. |
| Drainage | Requires free-draining or well-drained soil conditions. |
| Watering | Low water requirement. Thrives in dry, moderately dry, or average moisture conditions. |
| Hardiness | Hardy down to -15 degrees Celsius (H5 rating). |
| Pruning | Prune during July and August. Deadheading is optional. |
| Harvesting | Leaves and flowers can be harvested from January through December. |
Perfect For
- Kitchen gardens and edible plantings
- Borders and front-of-border displays
- Patios, balconies and container gardening
- Gravel, cottage and small gardens
- Courtyards and coastal locations
Good to Know
- Sage is pet-safer for household animals.
- Provides great value for wildlife by supporting pollinators and butterflies.
- Tolerant of coastal conditions and periods of drought.
- Features evergreen foliage for year-round interest.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | P14 potted (1.5 litre pot) |
|---|---|
| Care Level | Easy |
| Edible Parts | Leaf, flower |
| Culinary Uses | Cooking, seasoning, tea, garnish |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- herb
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