{"product_id":"black-sage-salvia-discolor","title":"Black Sage - Salvia discolor","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia discolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is the collector's salvia: soft, silvery-white, blackcurrant-scented leaves topped with tubular flowers so deep purple they look black. It makes an airy, open plant 50cm to 1m high and wide, and in the wild it grows in just one small area of Peru. It asks for better soil and more care than the tougher salvias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-black flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple-black tubular blooms sit against silver foliage for a high-contrast pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver, scented leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft, silvery-white leaves smell of blackcurrant when brushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruly unusual.\u003c\/strong\u003e In nature it comes from a single small area of Peru, which makes it a talking point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for touch and scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural for sensory gardens, where you want to brush past it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pots and tubs suit it and let you move it out of frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart beside a path or seat, where you can touch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed beds and cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The silver foliage links brighter colours and calms a busy planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot lets you give it the good soil it likes and shelter it in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade or dappled shade. It is frost tender, so it suits subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Protect it from frost, and in colder areas grow it in a pot under cover over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates most soil types but grows best on moist, well-drained loam. Enrich poor soil with compost before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise regularly to keep it looking its best, as it is hungrier than the tougher salvias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e An annual prune in early spring keeps it compact and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is in the ground. Tube plants are small. Pot them up or plant into prepared soil, water in and keep them out of frost while they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube depends on our grower. It shows as sold out whenever none is on hand, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\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\/salvia\"\u003eBrowse salvias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eMost fragrant plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it hard to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fussier than most salvias. It wants better soil, regular feeding and frost protection. Give it those and you get a plant that few gardens have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pots and tubs suit it well, because a good potting mix gives it the rich soil it prefers and you can move it out of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild it grows in one small area of Peru, which is part of its appeal for gardeners who like the unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790875427135,"sku":"SAL-DIS-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/black-sage-salvia-discolor.jpg?v=1792210723","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/black-sage-salvia-discolor","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}