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Create a stunning, low-maintenance garden with Russian sage plants for sale from our New Zealand nursery. Known for their silvery foliage and clouds of lavender-blue flowers, Russian sage provides months of colour and structure to gardens, coastal landscapes, and mixed perennial beds. If you're searching for hardy, drought-resistant plants that thrive in sun and bring pollinators like bees and butterflies, Russian sage is a top choice. Discover the versatility and style of this popular perennial, perfect for adding texture and movement to your outdoor spaces.

Cistus salviifolius plant with lush green foliage and elegant, white flowers.

Cistus salviifolius

Cistus salviifolius is a low growing shrub featuring dark green foliage and lovely flowers. Pure white flowers with yellow bases are borne from late spring through summer. The contrast in colours between the flowers and foliage is quite aesthetic as it grows to 60 cm tall and 80 cm wide. Cistus salviifolius is often used for adding interest and texture to the garden. It is great for including in mixed borders, planting around outdoor living areas, or mass planting as a groundcover.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)

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Commonly known as Jerusalem Sage, this is a small shrub grown for both its foliage and flowers. The foliage comprises lush, dark green leaves held on upright stems. These are complemented with showy clusters of pale yellow, “hooded” flowers, which are produced year-round, but predominantly in summer. It grows as a multi-stemmed plant to about 50 cm tall and 70 cm wide, and peforms best when grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of dry periods, light frosts, and coastal environments. This variety of Phlomis is commonly added to a mixed planting, included in borders, or included anywhere its year-round beauty can be appreciated.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Salvia jamensis La Siesta (Salvia La Siesta)

Salvia La Siesta is a variety of sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower spikes...

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Salvia So Cool Violet

Salvia So Cool Violet is a variety of Sage grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower...

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Salvia 'Santa Barbara' shrub in a garden with dark pink flowers.
Salvia Santa Barbara (Mexican Sage)

Salvia Santa Barbara, commonly known as Mexican Sage or Mexican Bush Sage, is grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It...

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Cistus salviifolius

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Why Choose Russian Sage for Your Garden?

Russian sage plants for sale bring a unique combination of beauty and practicality to New Zealand gardens. Their tall, airy spires of blue blooms appear from summer through autumn, effortlessly complementing grasses, roses, and other sun-lovers. Russian sage is well adapted to our climate, tolerating dry soils, coastal winds, and occasional neglect. It’s an ideal border plant, excellent for low-water gardens, and stunning even in large patio containers.

Our Top-Rated Russian Sage Plants

We offer the highly regarded Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant), the true Russian sage, celebrated for its profuse flowering and silvery stems. Gardeners also love Perovskia Blue Spire (Russian Sage Plant) for its superb upright habit and striking powder-blue flowers. Both choices offer reliable, easy-care performance and are available for nationwide delivery.

How to Grow and Care for Russian Sage

Russian sage plants are simple to establish and even easier to maintain. Plant your new perennial in full sun and well-drained soil. These drought-tolerant beauties mop up sunshine and don’t mind lean conditions, requiring little to no fertiliser. A light annual prune in late winter helps Russian sage maintain a tidy shape and encourages strong flowering stems for the next season. Once established, they're virtually pest and disease free, making them a worry-free addition to your landscape.

Perfect Companions for Russian Sage

Elevate your planting scheme with harmonious companions. Combine Russian sage with gold-flowered Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage) for contrasting colour and texture, or with vibrant Salvia Wendy's Wish and Salvia Mirage Hot Pink (Autumn Sage Plant) for a pollinator-friendly, long-blooming display. These plants share similar growing needs, making them ideal for waterwise, sun-loving borders and wild gardens.

Order Russian Sage Plants for Sale in NZ

Experience the enduring charm and reliability of Russian sage in your own garden. All our Russian sage plants for sale are NZ-grown and carefully packed for shipping. Whether refreshing your border, filling a new landscape, or creating a bee-friendly patch, you’ll enjoy low-maintenance, long-lasting beauty. Browse our selection and buy with confidence for a garden filled with colour and life.


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