{"product_id":"grandstand-lipstick-lavender-flowering-sage-salvia-splendens-grandstand-lipstick-lavender","title":"Grandstand Lipstick Lavender Flowering Sage - Salvia splendens 'Grandstand Lipstick Lavender'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrandstand Lipstick Lavender Flowering Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia splendens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Grandstand Lipstick Lavender') is a compact, bushy salvia of 45cm to 60cm high and 30cm to 40cm wide that flowers from spring right through to autumn. Pale pink-white flower spikes carry distinctive lilac-purple tubular flowers that pop out of the white outer petals, a soft two-tone look for cottage borders and pots. Bees and butterflies work it all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lilac-purple tubular flowers emerge from pale pink-white outer petals, giving each spike a softly painted look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring to autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower spikes keep coming from spring right through to autumn, which covers most of the growing year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and bushy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense foliage and a compact habit keep beds and pots looking tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tubular flowers draw pollinators all season, so the planting hums with life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a quick growing plant that puts on its display within a single season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage style beds and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in drifts so the spikes knit into a block of soft colour. It pairs well with silver foliage, white daisies and deeper purples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The neat habit suits a large pot or a pair of tubs by the door. Use a light, free draining potting mix and feed during summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A reliable source of nectar from spring to autumn for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grandstand Lipstick Lavender Flowering Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade suits it, in light, free draining soil. It tolerates overnight frost once established but needs protection from hard frost. It does best in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens; in cold districts, mulch it well in winter or treat it as a summer plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose light, free draining soil. Dig in compost on poor ground and avoid sites where water sits after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise in spring with a slow release fertiliser, and give an extra boost in the summer heat with seaweed solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Grandstand Lipstick Lavender Flowering Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are economical for filling a border, and the young plants grow quickly once the weather warms. Expect a small, leafy plant that is not yet in full flower, with the first spikes appearing as it bulks up.\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\"\u003eMore salvias for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\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=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring right through to autumn. Cutting it back after the main flowering encourages fresh growth and more flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates overnight frost once established, but hard frost can damage it. Mulch in winter to keep the soil warm, and protect young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is compact enough for tubs and large pots. Use a light, free draining potting mix, keep the moisture even and feed through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789630079295,"sku":"SAL-SPL-GRANDS-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/grandstand-lipstick-lavender-flowering-sage-salvia-splendens-grandstand-lipstick-lavender.jpg?v=1792191996","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/grandstand-lipstick-lavender-flowering-sage-salvia-splendens-grandstand-lipstick-lavender","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}