{"product_id":"salvia-officinalis-maxima","title":"Salvia Officinalis Maxima","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSalvia officinalis 'Maxima'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maxima'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potted herb (supplied format as per current stock)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, aromatic grey-green leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent culinary sage with strong flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive flowers loved by pollinating insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen to semi-evergreen in mild winters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for herb gardens, borders and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maxima' is a vigorous culinary sage selected for its unusually large, soft grey-green leaves and excellent flavour. The aromatic foliage is highly valued in the kitchen, where it can be harvested fresh or dried for later use. In late spring and early summer, upright spikes of violet-blue flowers rise above the foliage, adding ornamental interest while attracting bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts naturally bushy habit makes it equally useful as an ornamental edging plant or as part of a productive herb garden. It grows well in borders, raised beds and patio containers, where the evergreen foliage provides structure and can be harvested throughout much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge leaves are easy to harvest for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic foliage provides year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforms well in containers and herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires very little maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maxima'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge-Leaved Common Sage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen to semi-evergreen perennial herb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible Part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge, soft grey-green, highly aromatic leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring to early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, bushy shrub-like perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 60–90cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 60–90cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy in most Irish gardens when grown in free-draining soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered position where it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. It grows well in herb gardens, raised beds and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly while establishing. Once established, sage is relatively drought tolerant and only requires additional watering during prolonged dry spells. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil. Good drainage is particularly important during winter, as overly wet conditions can reduce the plant's longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardiness and Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for year-round outdoor growing in most Irish gardens. In heavier soils, improve drainage before planting. Container-grown plants benefit from being placed in a sheltered position during prolonged periods of severe winter weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy habit and remove any dead or woody stems in spring. Avoid cutting back into old, leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen and herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised vegetable beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunny patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCottage garden planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Maxima' is grown primarily for its larger-than-average leaves, making harvesting particularly easy. Regular picking encourages fresh, tender growth and helps keep plants compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical identity: \u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maxima'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a potted herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tullys Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54710659055949,"sku":"8005201503697","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/salvia-officinalis-maxima","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}