{"product_id":"ignition-purple-james-sage-salvia-x-jamensis-ignition-purple","title":"Ignition Purple James Sage - Salvia x jamensis 'Ignition Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIgnition Purple James Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia x jamensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ignition Purple') is a compact, free flowering shrubby perennial of about 60cm high and 60cm wide. Vibrant, electric purple flowers stand on dark, almost black stems through the warmer months, and the plant takes heat, drought and humidity in its stride. It is a naturally occurring Mexican mountain hybrid, selected for its colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant purple blooms on dark, almost black stems give a high contrast look that stands out in any border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough through heat, drought and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives through hot, dry and humid weather, which makes it a dependable choice for tricky summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour through the warmer months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear across the warmer months, and a clip at the end of summer often earns a bonus blooming in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies come for the flowers, so the plant adds life as well as colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and bushy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 60cm it fits most borders and pots, and a prune each spring keeps the flower stems bushy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a border for a dense drift of purple that fills out within a season or two. It looks good with silver foliage, yellow daisies and white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and pollinator gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright, nectar rich plant that supports bees and butterflies through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and fast colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot or garden gap gets quick colour, as it grows fast and flowers freely once the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ignition Purple James Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in the garden or in pots. It handles heat and humidity, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Its mountain parentage suggests good cold tolerance and it should come through frost, but mulch the roots through the first winter in harsh districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any good, light, well drained soil suits it, in beds or pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. After that, water in prolonged dry spells. Feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser, with an extra boost of seaweed solution in the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip over after flowering to encourage fresh growth and perhaps a repeat of flowering. Cut mature plants hard back by about half in early spring as new growth begins, for the bushiest flower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ignition Purple James Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are economical for a long border, while the potted packs give a fuller drift in the first season. Expect a small plant that grows quickly once the weather warms.\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\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\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\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from Mexican mountains, so its cold tolerance should be good, but treat that as a likelihood rather than a promise. In a harsh climate, mulch the roots in winter and trial one plant before planting a whole border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip over after flowering, and cut mature plants hard back by about half in early spring as new growth starts. A clip at the end of summer often earns a bonus flush in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with humid summers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It thrives through heat, drought and humidity, so a humid summer is not a problem. Still, give it free draining soil, because salvias dislike sitting in wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789633323327,"sku":"SAL-JAM-IGNITI-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789633356095,"sku":"SAL-JAM-IGNITI-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ignition-purple-james-sage-salvia-x-jamensis-ignition-purple.jpg?v=1792192037","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ignition-purple-james-sage-salvia-x-jamensis-ignition-purple","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}