{"product_id":"sand-sage-salvia-lanceolata","title":"Sand Sage - Salvia lanceolata","description":"\u003cp\u003eSand Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia lanceolata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the salvia for gardeners who want something a little unexpected. It grows to about 1m high and wide, with soft grey foliage that smells of lemon and pepper when crushed and tubular flowers in a dusky pinky brown. It is also tough, thriving in hot, dry, windy and sandy sites where fussier plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage worth touching.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the grey leaves and they release a lemon and pepper scent, so the plant earns its spot beside a path or doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnusual flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinky brown tubular blooms sit against grey leaves, a colour pairing few other salvias offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are edible and can be used in the kitchen where you would use a lemon scented herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot, dry, windy and coastal positions and poor sandy soils all suit it, and established plants come through a frosty night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich flowers suit bees and nectar feeding birds, which is why it earns a place in wildlife 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 At about 1m by 1m it works in the middle of a border. Plant 80cm apart so the grey mounds just touch without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and exposed gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy soil, salty air and drying wind suit it, so it holds the line where a garden meets the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot of gritty, free draining mix keeps the scented leaves within easy reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sand Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the best flowering in plenty of light. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and dry inland districts. Established plants tolerate an overnight frost, but hard frost is another matter, so in cooler districts choose a sheltered spot and mulch over winter to keep the soil warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, very free draining soil is the key, and sandy ground suits it well. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound or in a pot, because wet roots are the quickest way to lose a sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, then let it dry out between waterings. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring and give it a seaweed tonic through 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. Avoid cutting back into bare old stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sand Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so plant it out soon after delivery, water it in and keep it mulched and moist through its first 12 weeks.\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\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\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 in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the leaves are edible, with a lemon and pepper flavour. Use them sparingly, like a strong herb, and keep the plant unsprayed if you plan to cook with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established plant tolerates an overnight frost. Hard or repeated frosts are harder on it, so in cold districts plant it in shelter and mulch in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit a coastal garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hot, dry, windy seaside sites suit it, provided the soil is light and drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789633454399,"sku":"SAL-LAN-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sand-sage-salvia-lanceolata.jpg?v=1792192046","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sand-sage-salvia-lanceolata","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}