Great for cooking, it goes really well with butternut squash. The flowers are loved by pollinators. Grows to 50cm tall and 50cm across in full sun or partial shade and a moist but well-drained soil. Can also be grown in a container. Prune after flowering to encourage new growth.
Sage
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jul / Aug
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Stays evergreen
Drought tolerant: Yes, once established
Young plants (approx. six months old) are provided in 8oz pots Older plants (over a year old) supplied in 12oz pots in spring and summer.
All plants are delivered by bicycle within Bristol within five working days (unless otherwise stated). The standard delivery charge is £5 per order, or £2.50 for addresses in BS7. Free delivery for orders over £30.