{"product_id":"mirage-violet-mexican-sage-salvia-greggii-mirage-violet","title":"Mirage Violet Mexican Sage - Salvia greggii 'Mirage Violet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMirage Violet Mexican Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mirage Violet') is a low, compact salvia 30cm high and 40cm wide, with mid purple flowers from early spring to late autumn. It is particularly heat tolerant, frost tolerant once established, and packs strong depth of colour into a very small plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong colour in a small plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mid purple flowers have real depth, and they stand out against the green mound beneath them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and cold tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with hot summers, and tolerates frost once established, so it travels well across climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers across the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms start in early spring and carry on to late autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA simple routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water it, give it a monthly feed in the growing season and clip it back after flowering. It asks little else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both visit the flowers, which makes it a useful small plant for any pollinator planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart along the front of a bed. The neat mounds join into a low band of purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size suits containers on a sunny deck, where the colour is at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot, sunny positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny bed beside a path, drive or wall suits this heat tolerant plant, and it keeps flowering when more delicate plants flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mirage Violet 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 tolerates frost once established, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Mulch in winter to keep the soil warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil is best. On heavy clay raise the planting area or use 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. After that a regular drink and a monthly feed keep it flowering. In spring a slow release fertiliser helps, and a seaweed tonic gives a boost 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. A light shear is enough for such a small plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mirage Violet Mexican Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. 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. The 140mm pots give a more established plant for an instant edge.\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 for pots and tubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants for bees and butterflies\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\u003eWhen does Mirage Violet flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early spring to late autumn. It is one of the longest flowering small salvias, and a clip after flowering encourages more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much care does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little. Regular water until established, a monthly feed and a trim after flowering are the whole routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it cold hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates frost once established. Mulch over winter to keep the soil warm, and give young plants a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790877032767,"sku":"SAL-GRE-MIRAGE-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790877098303,"sku":"SAL-GRE-MIRAGE-140MM-P10","price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mirage-violet-mexican-sage-salvia-greggii-mirage-violet.jpg?v=1792210956","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mirage-violet-mexican-sage-salvia-greggii-mirage-violet","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}