Sage Golden Variegated 100 mm

It has a bushy growth habit, with its final height being somewhat dependent upon garden conditions. It can grow from 50cm to 1 meter with a similar width, taking 2-5 years to reach full size. Golden Sage has quite showy, two-lipped blue-purple flowers. 

The fragrant leaves are variegated with the plant providing contrast between deeper grey greens, golden green and creamy yellow coloured leaves. The contrast varies with the intensity of colour. In turn, this is affected by the amount of sunlight the plant receives. More light results in a much stronger variegated pattern.

Golden Sage prefers a full sun aspect, with some shelter and will take partial shade. This sage is happy to grow in any type of well drained soil and has average water requirements. It can take quite dry conditions, as it is closely related to the Common Sage which is suited to warm temperate environments. Naturally, watering in the warm summer months will be met with good results. However, it is important to avoid excessive wet soils from winter rains, or the plant will be susceptible to the roots rotting in soggy and cold soil.

Golden Sage is an ideal plant for perennial borders where the coloured leaves will provide all season, or in some areas year round interest. If it grows a little too high for your border it is easily pruned to meet the right height. This sage also does well in containers if you lack space or live in a cold or frost risk region. It may be propagated by soft wood cuttings in spring and semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.

Height 50cm x Width 50cm