{"product_id":"sage-salvia-officinalis-tricolour-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","title":"Sage - Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’ - Cotswolds Grown Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful, evergreen culinary herb with soft, aromatic leaves splashed in shades of green, cream and purple. Tricolour sage is just as useful in the kitchen as common sage but also adds wonderful ornamental interest to pots, herb gardens and sunny borders. Its colourful foliage looks attractive throughout the year and is complemented by spikes of lilac-pink flowers in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBoth decorative and practical, this Mediterranean herb is easy to grow and drought tolerant once established. The fragrant leaves can be harvested throughout the year and are perfect for flavouring stuffing, roasted vegetables, pasta dishes and butter sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual or Perennial:\u003c\/b\u003e Evergreen perennial shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Culinary herb, evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Mediterranean, cottage garden, wildlife garden, kitchen garden, container planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonths of Interest:\u003c\/b\u003e January – December (flowers typically June – August)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e ‘Tricolor’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Tricolour Sage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Native to the Mediterranean region. ‘Tricolor’ is a cultivated variety selected for its beautifully variegated foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Prefers a sunny, sheltered position and thrives in full sun, although it will tolerate light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Water regularly during its first growing season. Once established, sage is fairly drought tolerant and only requires occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in sandy or gritty conditions. Add horticultural grit to heavier soils or use a peat-free compost mixed with grit when growing in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeed:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage requires very little feeding. A light application of a balanced fertiliser in spring is sufficient for container-grown plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, bushy shape and prevent plants from becoming woody. Avoid cutting hard into old wood, as regrowth can be slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/b\u003e The nectar-rich flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully hardy in most parts of the UK and generally tolerates temperatures down to around -10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest little and often to encourage fresh, bushy growth and pinch off flower spikes if you’re growing it primarily for its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e The botanical name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e comes from the Latin \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003esalvere\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, meaning “to heal” or “to save”, reflecting sage’s long history as a medicinal and culinary herb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":44037180752125,"sku":"9447025141961","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":44037180784893,"sku":"6628025141961","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/sage-salvia-officinalis-tricolor-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-9990006.jpg?v=1783088471","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/sage-salvia-officinalis-tricolour-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}