"The hotter the better for this purple sage, which turns damson black in scorching summers, making a fine backdrop to pale lavenders"
This has been easy to establish, even though I had to move it, although I think it could do with a little more sun than where I've had to keep it. Even so, it's grown well, with fragrant foliage and a good flavor. Sadly decimated just prior to Christmas dinner, but it made some nice stuffing, and it's recovering well.
JC
East Dulwich
Great flavour and looks good in the front garden. What more could you want!
JFern
Edinburgh
Despite a wet climate this is looking very healthy and growing on well. Attractive leaf colouring and very good for sore throats.
Soleil
Mid Wales
Got it growing in my garden haven't used it in my cooking yet.
Bob Atherton
Darlington
I hope to grow the Salvia for a few years to provide colour to the boarder.
Avid Gardener
Hertfordshire
Took a lot longer to get established than other Sage in close proximity, and I kept it in a cloche Autumn through Winter last year. Now too large to fit in the cloche, I'm hoping it's large enough to over Winter in it's sheltered spot. I never worried about the other Sage, this one just seems more delicate...
Sandie
South Wales
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Ukholl1
Hello, The most likely reason that this plant does not make it through the winter is a combination of excessive cold and wet.
Helen
parsleypuss
Hello, Yes, these plants do not respond well to waterlogged conditions, so I suspect yours are suffering from the wet conditions.
Helen
london
Hello there Sounds like it could be slugs and snails. I would try and protect the plants, or do a evening patrol to try and catch the culprits. We do have various slug and snail repellents. I have attached a link below. The copper rimmed cloches might be worth thinking about. http://www.crocus.co.uk/products/_/tools/pest-control/slugs-snail-control/plcid.767/plcid.783/plcid.967/ Hope this helps.
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