{"product_id":"lake-garda-anise-sage-salvia-guaranitica-lake-garda","title":"Lake Garda Anise Sage - Salvia guaranitica 'Lake Garda'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLake Garda Anise Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia guaranitica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lake Garda') is a compact flowering sage that stays about 50cm high and wide, half the size of the species form, yet covers itself in warm pink flowers from spring to autumn. Crush a leaf and it smells of aniseed, which is where the common name comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season of colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright pink petals sit against rust red stems and calyces, and the show runs from spring right through to autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a sage.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40 to 50cm high and 50cm wide it fits a small bed, a front border or a patio pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lake series is bred to flower fast on long stems, so results come in the first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves smell of aniseed when crushed, a small pleasure beside a path, a seat or a back door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pollinator magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies and birds visit for the nectar, which earns it a place in wildlife and kitchen gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage borders and mixed beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a loose drift so the clumps touch by the end of the first season. The warm pink works well with silver foliage, blue salvias and white daisies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its size suits a large pot on a patio or balcony, where the aniseed scent is close at hand. Give each plant a pot at least 300mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and kitchen gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set among herbs and vegetables, it draws pollinators in and keeps colour going between crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lake Garda Anise Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the most flowers in a bright position. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Protect it from frost: it may come through a light overnight one, but hard frost will burn it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil suits it best. Dig compost through the bed before planting and finish with a layer of mulch to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks, then water through dry periods. Feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser, and give it a seaweed tonic during the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip over after flowering to encourage fresh growth and repeat flowers. In midsummer, when it takes a rest from blooming, cut it hard back and it reshoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lake Garda Anise Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is in the ground. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and settle fast. Plant out soon after delivery, water in well and mulch the soil.\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 our full salvia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eMore bee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Lake Garda Anise Sage get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 40 to 50cm high and 50cm wide, roughly half the size of the standard Salvia guaranitica. That makes it a better fit for small beds and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt might come through a light overnight frost, but it is not a plant for hard frost districts. Mulch the roots in winter and plant it in a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it smell of aniseed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves hold aromatic oils that are released when crushed. The scent is mild and sweet, and it gives the plant its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790875689279,"sku":"SAL-GUA-LAKEGA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lake-garda-anise-sage-salvia-guaranitica-lake-garda.jpg?v=1792210923","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lake-garda-anise-sage-salvia-guaranitica-lake-garda","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}