Common Sage Plant
Be wise, grow sage
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Common Sage Plant
- Good old sage - not just for stuffing, use this gorgeous aromatic herb for sage butter, pasta dishes, roasts and gratins
- Also perfect for smudging to cleanse your living space
- Perfect for pots - grow it indoors or out
- Plant next to your kitchen door for spectacular scent and a ready supply
- Grey green oblong leaves with short spikes of pale blue flowers in early summer
- RHS Plants for Pollinators certified
- Plant out in spring or summer and harvest all year round
- Premium herb plants grown on a family run farm in Lancashire and sent to you at the best possible time for planting
- Growing your own gives you healthy, fresh produce with a lower carbon plantprint than anything you can buy from a shop
- Easy to grow and care for - you should see your first crop within 6-8 weeks
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, common sage is a hardy herb that grows very well in a 25-centimetre pot with plenty of grit for drainage.
How big does it get?
The common sage plant can reach a height and spread of 60 to 90 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The common sage plant requires full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The common sage plant prefers a well-drained, slightly alkaline, and sandy soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The common sage plant requires moderate watering, allowing the top 2 to 3 centimetres of soil to dry out between waterings.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the common sage plant does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The common sage is a very hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H5, tolerating temperatures as low as -15°C. It is hardy through most of the UK even in severe winters, but may need some protection in the most exposed northerly locations.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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