{"product_id":"absolute-sage-salvia-officinalis","title":"Absolute™ Sage - Salvia officinalis 'SAL04'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbsolute Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'SAL04') is a cutting grown culinary sage bred by Ozbreed for a classic, strong flavour and an intense scent. It forms a well branched clump 25cm to 35cm high and 35cm to 45cm wide, tough enough for the garden and ornamental enough for the front of a bed. Ozbreed says it delivers flavours once found only in mature, wild grown Mediterranean herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic strong sage flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting grown plants are true to type, so every plant tastes like the last one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the foliage and the resinous sage aroma is strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood looking as well as useful.\u003c\/strong\u003e A well balanced branching habit means it sits happily in a flower bed as well as the vegetable patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has good drought tolerance and moderate frost tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25cm to 35cm high it suits pots, courtyards and the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb and kitchen gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in spring, summer or early autumn, in full sun to light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact size suits a large pot by the back door, where a few leaves are always at hand. Use a free draining potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of a sunny bed, where the foliage works with lavender, rosemary and other dry garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends it for stuffing, pasta, meats, potatoes, stews and pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Absolute Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It has moderate frost tolerance and good drought tolerance, so it suits temperate and Mediterranean gardens best. Sage dislikes long, humid, wet summers, so in the subtropics grow it in a pot or raised bed where air moves freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soil types suit it provided they drain well. Avoid wet feet, which is the quickest way to lose a sage plant, especially in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required and let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid over watering, particularly in winter. In spring and autumn, if needed, apply a slow release fertiliser or work compost into the soil. Heavily harvested plants in pots may need a light application of quick release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest as required by picking leaves. If the clump needs shaping, prune by up to a third in spring or early autumn. Like all sages it turns woody after a few years, so plan to renew plants from cuttings or replace them every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Absolute Sage in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a size can show as backorder. Order it and we confirm timing with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/salvia\"\u003eBrowse more salvias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 30cm apart. It reaches 35cm to 45cm wide, so neighbouring plants will just meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a free draining mix, keep the pot in full sun to light shade, and water only once the top of the mix has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring, summer and early autumn suit it best, in full sun to light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67789648789823,"sku":"SAL-OFF-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/absolute-sage-salvia-officinalis.jpg?v=1792193212","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/absolute-sage-salvia-officinalis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}