Description
(Salvia involucrata ‘Joan’)
SPECIAL QUALITIES
Joan’s Large Sage produces large fucshia pink flowers over summer and autumn. It is a large plant with attractive green leaves and is an asset in the garden.
FLOWERS
The beautiful pink flowers form at the end of the long stems from early summer to late autumn.
POSITION & USES
Grows best in a sunny position in a wide range of soil types. Use in a perennial bed or behind low growing shrubs.
CULTIVATION
Prune hard in mid spring – after the last frost.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed in spring and summer will keep it looking its best.
WATER RATING
- Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
- Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
- Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.
Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.
CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.
Herb Attributes
Plants Needed per Square Metre | 1 |
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Habit | A perennial plant with a semi woody frame producing long arching stems that carry the colorful flowers. |
Position | Full Sun, Moderate Frost. |
Height | 1.4M |
Width | 1.5M |