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Salvia greggii Caramba

Salvia microphylla Caramba
Sage

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The recovery has been challenging but I still had a few flowers. I don't understand why its shoot doesn't grow more.

liliane P., 12/09/2018

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Perennial shrub, very floriferous.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time June to October
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Description

The Sage or Salvia greggii is a very floriferous perennial shrub with red flowers and variegated white foliage. The shrubby Sages have a place in Cottage Gardens. Hardy down to -10° (14°F).

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Salvia greggii Caramba (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to October

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 70 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Salvia

Species

microphylla

Cultivar

Caramba

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Sage

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference74611

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Planting and care

Plant Salvia in neutral to slightly alkaline, moist soil. This lovely young plant adapts well to rich, well-drained soil. When planting, add a basal fertilizer. In late autumn, prune it back to 25 cm (10in) and mulch in colder regions.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded flowers regularly to promote new flowering. At the end of winter, prune the branches by 1/3 and remove dead wood.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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