Salvia ‘Tequila’ – Flowering Sage
Salvia ‘Tequila’ is a vibrant, long-flowering perennial known for its warm golden-yellow blooms and compact, bushy habit. It’s an excellent low-maintenance choice for adding bright colour and pollinator appeal to sunny gardens.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Flowering Sage
✔ Golden-yellow flowers - Delivers cheerful colour from spring through autumn.
✔ Long flowering season - Blooms repeatedly with minimal breaks.
✔ Compact growth habit - Stays neat and well-shaped without constant pruning.
✔ Pollinator friendly - Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
✔ Low-maintenance perennial - Tough, reliable, and easy to grow once established.
🏡 How to Use Flowering Sage in Your Garden
✅ Garden beds and borders - Adds bright colour and movement to sunny areas.
✅ Mass planting - Creates a bold, uniform display when planted in groups.
✅ Cottage and Mediterranean gardens - Perfect for relaxed, water-wise planting styles.
✅ Pots and planters - Performs beautifully in containers with good drainage.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 50 to 70cm apart to allow plants to fill out naturally. Planting slightly closer delivers faster coverage and a fuller display, so consider adding extra plants for instant impact.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring or autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Flowering Sage
Does Salvia ‘Tequila’ flower for a long time?
Yes, it produces blooms over an extended period, often from spring through autumn.
Is it suitable for full sun?
Yes, full sun encourages the strongest growth and most vibrant flowering.
How big does it grow?
It typically reaches around 60 to 80cm tall and wide.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it copes very well with dry conditions.
Is it easy to maintain?
Yes, it’s a very low-maintenance plant that only needs occasional trimming.
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