Product description
Salvia Officinalis Purpurea is a low-maintenance sub shrub boasting aromatic oblong foliage with a fuzzy texture. Young leaves are flushed with purple, turning grey-green as they mature. Terminal racemes of small blue-purple flowers bloom in summer, crowning the plant in colour.
Commonly known as purple sage, this garden herb has plenty of culinary uses. It is often added to stews and casseroles as well as for flavouring stuffing and sausages. Its distinct flavour complements meat and poultry well.
Purple sage is easy to care for, largely looking after itself in the right conditions. It prefers a sunny spot in light well-draining soil. Sage is drought-tolerant, so doesn’t need frequent watering. Prune in spring to promote fresh bushy growth.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Sage
Sage Purple
Sage Purple
Product description
Salvia Officinalis Purpurea is a low-maintenance sub shrub boasting aromatic oblong foliage with a fuzzy texture. Young leaves are flushed with purple, turning grey-green as they mature. Terminal racemes of small blue-purple flowers bloom in summer, crowning the plant in colour.
Commonly known as purple sage, this garden herb has plenty of culinary uses. It is often added to stews and casseroles as well as for flavouring stuffing and sausages. Its distinct flavour complements meat and poultry well.
Purple sage is easy to care for, largely looking after itself in the right conditions. It prefers a sunny spot in light well-draining soil. Sage is drought-tolerant, so doesn’t need frequent watering. Prune in spring to promote fresh bushy growth.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Harvest sage leaves in the late morning or early evening, when they are their most flavoursome.
How to Water
Water well until established. After this, sage is relatively drought tolerant and only needs to be watered during dry spells or when the top 2-3cm of soil dry out.
How to Plant
For the best flavour, plant sage in full sun in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Dig a hole slightly bigger than the root ball and position the plant so the top of the roots are level with the soil. Firm down gently and water in well.
