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fruit-scented sage

Salvia dorisiana

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: peach sage

About this plant

S. dorisiana is a woody-based perennial or tender branching shrub, to 1.3m tall, with hairy, pale green, heart-shaped leaves that give off a fruity scent when brushed or crushed. The large flowers, up to 5cm long, are magenta pink with a lime-green calyx

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-less or loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Grow outdoors in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade in a frost-free border. Protect from excessive winter wet

Pruning

Pruning group 9 in spring

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years