Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' - P9

Description
The Common sage 'Tricolor' (Salvia officinalis) is a bushy, upright, winter-green perennial with decorative, hairy, lanceolate, whole-margined, green leaves with a white-pink leaf margin. It bears purple, lip-shaped flowers from June to August. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Common sage 'Tricolor' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen * deer resistant

leaves
Suitable for consumption. High leaf ornamental value. The winter-green leaves of the Common sage 'Tricolor' are green, lanceolate, hairy, with entire margins and a white-pink edge.

Frost hardiness
The Common sage 'Tricolor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Sowing under glass: In the period from March to April - Harvest: In the period from April to October.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Flower
Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' forms lip-shaped, purple flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, cottage garden, bee pasture, cooking, medicinal plant, medit. Kitchen