{"product_id":"velour-white-mexican-sage-salvia-leucantha-velour-white","title":"Velour White Mexican Sage - Salvia leucantha 'Velour White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelour White Mexican Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia leucantha\u003c\/em\u003e 'Velour White') is a compact, fast growing sage about 1m high and 1m to 1.2m wide, with slender stems of clean white flowers above a mound of soft grey green leaves. It flowers from summer through autumn and suits a cottage border or a planter in a sunny spot. Its parent species holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blooms mix with every other colour and stay visible as the light fades in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft grey green leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The velvety foliage makes a calm backdrop for the flowers and holds its shape between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers from summer right through autumn, when many borders have faded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNectar for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies visit the tubular flowers throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches around 1m quickly and fits into a standard border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and white gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 90cm apart, with silver foliage and pale perennials for a calm scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanters.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gives a single large pot a strong centrepiece on a sunny patio. Water often in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards and entertaining areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers show up in low light, so a drift near a seating area comes into its own on summer evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Velour White Mexican Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It likes warmth and tolerates only a light frost. Harder frost burns the top growth, so in colder districts choose a sheltered spot and mulch over winter. Subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates most soil types and grows best on moist, well drained loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep it well watered in dry weather. Fertilise regularly for the best display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune once a year after flowering, then add fresh mulch to encourage new flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Velour White 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 planting and the 140mm pots give a bigger start. Plant out soon after delivery, water in well and keep the root zone moist.\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\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-grow-stunning-white-flowers-in-your-garden\"\u003eWhite flowering plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom summer through autumn. Regular watering and feeding in hot weather help it keep going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a large pot, a free draining mix and a sunny spot, and water more often than you would a garden planted sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates only a light frost. Harder frost burns the top growth, so give it shelter in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789634666815,"sku":"SAL-LEU-VELOUR-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789634699583,"sku":"SAL-LEU-VELOUR-140MM-P10","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/velour-white-mexican-sage-salvia-leucantha-velour-white.jpg?v=1792192096","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/velour-white-mexican-sage-salvia-leucantha-velour-white","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}