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Sage Pineapple - Salvia elegans 'Scarlet Pineapple'

Type: T/Perennial MIN 5'

Pineapple Sage or 'Salvia rutilans' is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1.2m tall. Originating from the mountain regions of Central America, and thus preferring wamer climates than we traditionally experience in the UK, Pineapple Sage can still thrive here if given protection from cold and excessive wet in the winter.

Once established in well-drained soil in a sunny site, Pineapple Sage will put on a show of striking red tubular flowers in summer. The leaves are small and oval shaped, and have a wonderful scent of pineapple. Once hit by frost, the plant will die back, and come up again the following spring.

Can be an excellent container plant, as bringing in from the cold will extend the flowering period.