strong, healthy plant
Plant was much larger than I expected for what I paid for it. Very strong and healthy and well packaged and delivered on time.
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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.
Sage 'Lavender Dilly Dilly' has attractive Lavender blue/ purple flowers with dark stems growing up to 60cm in height given the right growing conditions. Sage 'Lavender Dilly Dilly' 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.
Sage has been used for centuries as a culinary herb. Sage 'Lavender Dilly Dilly' 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
Our potted Sage 'Lavender Dilly Dilly' herb plants are generally available to buy online between May and September, plant out once risk of frost has past.
Salvia 'Lavender Dilly Dilly' (Sage'Lavender Dilly Dilly') Herb Plant | |
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Aspect/Site | Full sun/Partial shade |
Soil Type | Light free-draining soil |
Flower Colour | Purple |
Height | 60cm |
Spread | 50cm |
Latin Name | Salvia 'Lavender Dilly Dilly'(PBR) |
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 |
Plant was much larger than I expected for what I paid for it. Very strong and healthy and well packaged and delivered on time.