scarlet sage plants
Scarlet sage plants are a show-stopping favourite for New Zealand gardeners seeking vibrant colour, pollinator appeal, and easy-care beauty in their beds and borders. These stunning salvias burst into bloom with a display of rich red flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and native birds throughout the warmer months. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner looking to add a splash of long-lasting colour, scarlet sage plants are a rewarding choice, bringing both dramatic impact and practical value to your landscape.
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant)
Perovskia atriplicifolia, commonly known as Russian Sage or Russian Lavender, is a small and erect shrub that is grown for its fine foliage and impressive flowers. Masses of tiny, dark blue flowers are borne on upright stems above the foliage through summer and autumn. The foliage comprises white stems which bear fine grey leaves as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. This Perovskia plant is commonly used in Mediterranean gardens, included in a mixed planting, added to borders, used in coastal gardens, or planted as a lovely backdrop to smaller plants. This is a popular landscaping plant.
Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage)
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.
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