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Herbaceous Perennial

Salvia involucrata 'Bethellii'
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rosy-leaf sage 'Bethellii'

A woody-based perennial with ovate, hairy leaves and dense terminal spikes of tubular purplish-red flowers opening from pink bracts in summer and autumn

Synonyms
Salvia bethellii hort.
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Red Green
Autumn Pink Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, moderately fertile well drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. Protect with a dry winter mulch

Propagation

Softwood cuttings at any time of year as long as suitable growth is available. Divide established clumps in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 9 in spring or cut down any winter damaged growth in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to damage by rosemary beetle, slugs and snails, capsid bug and leafhoppers

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots

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