{"product_id":"lancelot-canary-island-sage-salvia-canariensis-lancelot","title":"Lancelot Canary Island Sage - Salvia canariensis 'Lancelot'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLancelot Canary Island Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia canariensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lancelot') is a silver leaved flowering shrub about 1.2m high and 0.8 to 1m wide. Tall stems carry purple flowers in plum maroon calyces for a long season. It copes with heat and low rainfall, which makes it a strong choice for a waterwise garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft grey leaves hold their colour in every season, so the plant earns its space even between flushes of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA two toned flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple blooms emerge from plum maroon calyces on tall stems, a combination that reads well from across the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, and in the wild it manages on about 250mm of rain a year, so it suits dry gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds pollinators for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long blooming season keeps bees and other pollinators supplied with nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrub or perennial.\u003c\/strong\u003e In year round warmth it grows as a shrub, while in cold climates it behaves as a herbaceous perennial and returns each spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise and low rainfall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a sunny, free draining bed with lavender, rosemary and native grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m it suits the middle or back of a border, behind lower salvias and daisies. An 80cm spacing lets the plants just touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in a hot, exposed spot gives it the sharp drainage it likes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lancelot Canary Island Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and semi arid gardens. Protect it from hard frost, and in cold districts mulch in winter to keep the soil warm. It may die back in a cold winter and regrow in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil is the one real requirement. On heavy clay plant on a low mound or in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then ease right off. Overwatering is the common mistake with this plant. Feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser, and give it a boost of seaweed tonic in the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip over lightly after flowering to encourage fresh growth and more flowers. A light trim keeps the plant tidy without stressing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lancelot Canary Island 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 the economical way to fill a long border, and the 140mm pots give a more developed plant. 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, then step back on the watering once it is growing.\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 salvia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\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\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eA guide to creating a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular water for the first 12 weeks or so, then very little. Established plants do best when the soil dries between drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Lancelot die back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn year round warmth it stays a shrub. In cold climates it behaves as a herbaceous perennial, so frost may cut the top growth, and it regrows when the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a free draining mix in a pot at least 300mm wide, put it in full sun and water only when the top of the mix has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790875853119,"sku":"SAL-CAN-LANCEL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790875885887,"sku":"SAL-CAN-LANCEL-140MM-P10","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lancelot-canary-island-sage-salvia-canariensis-lancelot.jpg?v=1792210927","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lancelot-canary-island-sage-salvia-canariensis-lancelot","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}