{"product_id":"mesa-azure-mexican-sage-salvia-greggii-mesa-azure","title":"Mesa Azure Mexican Sage - Salvia greggii 'Mesa Azure'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMesa Azure Mexican Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mesa Azure') is a compact flowering shrub that stays near 60cm high and 50cm wide while covering itself in soft purple blue flowers. In milder climates it blooms for most of the year. In the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's 2019 plant trials it took the heat and humidity and kept right on flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small soft purple blue flowers, each with a broad lower lip, appear for most of the year in mild climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven in heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was a 2019 trial winner in Sydney, where it showed good pest and disease resistance and flowered through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 50cm it suits a tub, a patio planter or the front of a flowering border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow water needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and drought tolerant once it has settled in, so it keeps going through dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to renew.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clip once or twice a year after a big flush brings it into bloom again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart so the compact mounds touch and form a flowing band of blue. It sits well in front of taller perennials and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant suits a pot about 30cm across. Use a free draining potting mix and keep it in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich flowers draw bees and butterflies to a sunny bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mesa Azure Mexican 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 sun. It copes with heat and humidity, and established plants tolerate an overnight frost. In frost prone districts, protect it from hard frost and mulch over winter to keep the soil warm. It suits subtropical gardens through to the temperate south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil suits it. In heavy ground, lift the planting on a mound or use a pot with good potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then it needs little. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring and give it a seaweed tonic in summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and more flowers. A trim once or twice a year after a big flush keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mesa Azure Mexican Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a larger border where you want many plants, while the 140mm pots give a more established start. Plant out promptly, water in well and keep the root zone moist while it settles.\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 the full salvia range\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\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mild climates it flowers for most of the year, with the heaviest flush in the warmer months. A trim after each flush encourages the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with humid summers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It was trialled in Sydney, where it took the heat and humidity and kept flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is compact enough for a large pot or tub. Choose a sunny spot, use a free draining mix and water when the top of the mix dries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789633519935,"sku":"SAL-GRE-MESAAZ-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789633552703,"sku":"SAL-GRE-MESAAZ-140MM-P10","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mesa-azure-mexican-sage-salvia-greggii-mesa-azure.jpg?v=1792192055","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mesa-azure-mexican-sage-salvia-greggii-mesa-azure","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}