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Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Sage 'Cambridge Blue' is also known as Gentian sage 'Cambridge Blue' is a fantastic sage, it has wonderful Moroccan-blue hooded flowers about 2.5cm in size on erect stems with large, oval, pale green leaves. An excellent garden plant and cut flower, this variety can be planted in sheltered borders, patio containers or kept in the conservatory. Cambridge Blue' is a tuberous-rooted herbaceous perennial which given the right conditions could reach 1M in height, in mild areas tubers can be left in the ground otherwise simply lift and store as you would Dahlia tubers until spring.
Preferring well-drained sunny positions, this is a good plant to put in a container, where it can be moved into a sheltered position over winter.
Sage has been used for centuries as a culinary herb, Sage 'Cambridge Blue' is grown as a perennial herb plant primarily for its flowers, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. However, the leaves and flowers can be used to flavour food and drinks
Our potted Sage 'Cambridge Blue' herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September, plant out once all risk of Frost has passed.
| Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue'(Sage'Cambridge Blue') Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Full sun/Semi-shade |
| Soil Type | Light free-draining soil |
| Flower Colour | Blue |
| Height | 120cm |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Latin Name | Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue' |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H4 - Hardy average winter |
| Culinary | None |
| Scented | Foliage |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | None |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
| Type of Garden | Cottage/Informal |
Well packaged plant. Looks healthy, with a good root system. Already flowering when it arrived and it is still flowering after being potted up and put in the greenhouse for the winter, with a view of planting out in the Spring. Need to see how it survives the Winter, but looking good so far.
The plant arrived in excellent condition and was packaged very carefully. Delighted with the service from Hooks Herbs.
Was so impressed with the quality and expert packing, Would certainly recommend this company. I will definitely buy again.
Perfect plant- just the right size for planting out . Strong green green leaves and healthy root system.
Perfect plant- just the right size for planting out . Strong green green leaves and healthy root system.
Delighted with the quality of the plants - strong and healthy and so well packaged.
Beautiful plant with a unique colour - will be a really lovely addition to the garden. And, as with the other plants I ordered, well packaged and safely delivered.
Plant came in excellent condition
plant arrived looking healthy and flowered within the week!
