{"product_id":"mirage-rose-bicolour-mexican-sage-salvia-greggii-mirage-rose-bicolour","title":"Mirage Rose Bicolour Mexican Sage - Salvia greggii 'Mirage Rose Bicolour'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMirage Rose Bicolour Mexican Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mirage Rose Bicolour') is a small, neat sage only 30cm high and 40cm wide, covered in bright pink and white flowers from spring to autumn. The Mirage series is bred for heat tolerance, a tidy rounded shape and less maintenance. Butterflies and nectar drinking birds come for the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot pink and white.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flower pairs bright pink with white, a cheerful two tone effect on a very small plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, rounded mound.\u003c\/strong\u003e It keeps a tidy shape without much help, so a light trim is usually all it needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, and tolerant of overnight frost once established, so it suits a wide range of Australian gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm high it fits tubs, planters and the very front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife visitors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies and nectar drinking birds visit the flowers across the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant one to a pot at least 250mm wide, and place it where you will see the pink and white flowers up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe front of a border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a row for a continuous edge of colour. At that spacing the mounds touch within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it between taller perennials, where it keeps the front of the bed in flower while the larger plants build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mirage Rose Bicolour Mexican Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is heat tolerant and handles overnight frost once established, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Protect young plants from hard frost by mulching in winter or sheltering them under a cloche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil suits it best. On heavy clay plant on a low mound or keep it 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. Feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser, and add a boost of seaweed tonic in the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and more flowers. The compact habit means you only need to shape it lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mirage Rose Bicolour 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 long edging, while the 140mm pots give a fuller plant from day one. 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 salvia range\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=\"\/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\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly about 30cm high and 40cm wide, so it stays small enough for a pot or the front of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates overnight frost once established. While it is young, protect it from hard frost with a winter mulch or a cloche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it suits pots and tubs. Use a free draining mix in a pot at least 250mm wide, and keep it in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790876770623,"sku":"SAL-GRE-MIRAGE-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790876868927,"sku":"SAL-GRE-MIRAGE-140MM-P10","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mirage-rose-bicolour-mexican-sage-salvia-greggii-mirage-rose-bicolour.jpg?v=1792210951","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mirage-rose-bicolour-mexican-sage-salvia-greggii-mirage-rose-bicolour","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}