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Salvia microphylla 'Trelawny Rose Pink' (Mountain Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink') Herb Plant

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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.

Mountain Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink' (Salvia microphylla 'Trelawny Rose Pink') Herb in 1L Pot

Salvia Microphylla 'Trelawny Rose Pink' has beautiful pose pink flowers on long stems from June to October.  Mountain sage, is a frost hardy perennial, growing 50cm tall x45cm wide , along with all the Salvia microphylla varieties it originated in the mountain regions of Central America, and thus prefers warmer climates than we traditionally experience in the UK. However, Mountain Sage Mountain Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink' like its counterpart Blackcurrant Sage, can still thrive here if given protection from cold and excessive wet in the winter.  

Mountain Sage Mountain Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink' will flower from spring through to early autumn, and although Frost Hardy it may be a good idea to take cuttings if you live in the far North in case of a a severe winter. As with all Salvia's it has aromatic green leaves but in the Microphylla species or mountain sage. or baby sage, as it is commonly known these are smaller than in the common sage. A great addition to the garden Mountain Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink' prefers a sunny spot flourishing in a well drained border or in a large pot.

The Ideal time for cutting back flowering shrub sages, is the spring once new growth can be seen from the base and risk of frost has past. Cut up to half the plant back shaping as needed. If Sages are becoming leggy then a light summer cut may be required to encourage flowers and new growth. Dead heading the old flowers will encourage new flowers all season.

Mountain Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink' is a delightful plant for the garden and herb border. 

Herb Usage

Sage has been used for centuries as a culinary herb, Mountain Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink' 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

Buy Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink' Online

Our potted Mountain Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink' herb plants are generally available to buy online between May and September, plant out once risk of frost has past.

Salvia microphylla 'Trelawny Rose Pink' (Mountain Sage 'Trelawny Rose Pink') Herb Plant
Aspect/Site Full sun/Partial shade
Soil Type Light well-drained soil
Flower Colour Pink
Height 50cm
Spread 45cm
Latin Name Salvia microphylla 'Trelawny Rose Pink'
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