Salvia greggii 'Rose Pink' (Autumn Sage 'Rose Pink') Herb Plant
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Autumn Sage 'Rose Pink' (Salvia greggii 'Rose Pink') Herb in 1L Pot
Autumn Sage 'Rose Pink' is native from Texas and Mexico. It has evergreen leaves and despite its name flowers from Jul to September with lovely rose pink flowers. Autumn Sage prefers a sunny spot flourishing in a well drained border or in a large pot. The ideal time for cutting back flowering shrub sages, is the Spring once new growth can be seen and risk of frost has past. Cut up to half the plant back shaping as needed. If Sages are becoming leggy then a light summer cut may be required. Dead heading the old flowers will encourage new flowers all season.
Herb Usage
Sage has been used for centuries as a culinary herb. The Autumn Sage 'Rose Pink' is grown as a perennial herb plant primarily for its flowers, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. However, the leaves and flowers can be used to flavour food and drinks
Buy Autumn Sage 'Rose Pink' Online
Our potted Autumn Sage 'Rose Pink' herb plants are generally available to buy online between May and September, plant out once risk of frost has past.
Salvia greggii 'Rose Pink' (Autumn Sage 'Rose Pink') Herb Plant | |
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Aspect/Site | Full sun/Partial shade |
Soil Type | Light free-draining soil |
Flower Colour | Pink |
Height | 25cm |
Spread | 25cm |
Latin Name | Salvia greggii 'Rose Pink' |
Hardiness | RHS rating H4 - Hardy average winter |
Culinary | None |
Scented | Foliage |
Medicinal/Cosmetic | None |
Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
Type of Garden | Cottage/Informal |