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Gentian Sage 180MM

Salvia patens 'Oceana Blue'

I am Gentian Sage. My family originated from Mexico.

Habit Shrub - Hardy and Low Maintenance

Plant family Lamiaceae

I am a smaller growing salvia with a compact habit and stunning large deep blue prolific blooms from late spring through autumn. My fragrant foliage is borne on upright stems and is naturally even and bushy. My leaves can be crushed to better appreciate the beautiful aroma. I am very hardy and enjoy extremes of heat and humidity. I am happy in full sun and tolerate significant shade. My flowers are enjoyed by nectar feeding birds and beneficial insects. My flowers can be cut to be enjoyed indoors and removing spent blooms will encourage me to bloom even more.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

I produce large deep blue flowers from late spring through autumn above my naturally compact fragrant foliage

I attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects

My smaller growing habit suits me to pots, low border planting and cottage gardens

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeTolerant of extremes of temperature I thrive in full sun or partial shade

Height: 0.5m Width: 0.5m(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)

Water needs: MediumI need moderate water once established

Suitable for coastal planting I thrive in most soils and tolerate dry conditions

Frost tolerance: Medium

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant Deep Blue flowers Mid Green foliage Flowers Jan-May, Nov-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
In hanging baskets

Tips for success

Dead heading my spent blooms will encourage repeat flowering and a hard cut back in the autumn is beneficial

Suggested spacing: 0.3m apart.

I will benefit from the occasional deep watering during hot weather

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.

Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.

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Planting tips

I will benefit from the occasional deep watering during hot weather

How to plant successfully

Ask your retailer for Gentian Sage by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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