Sage 'Adrian' P9 (0,5L)

Downy sage 'Adrian' – White and Honey Perennial

Downy sage 'Adrian' (Salvia nemorosa 'Adrian') is an extremely elegant variety of sage with a compact habit and snow-white flowers. Its slender, vertical inflorescences contrast perfectly with its dark green, aromatic leaves, and its long flowering period and resistance to harsh conditions make it a valued plant in gardens and pots.

Main characteristics of sage 'Adrian'

Flowers

• Colour: Snow white.
• Shape: Small, labial flowers gathered in slender, spike-shaped inflorescences.
• Flowering period: June–August, possibility of re-flowering after pruning.
• Decorativeness: It adds elegance to the beds and attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

List

• Colour: Dark green, slightly mossy.
• Shape: Ovoid-elongated, wrinkled, aromatic.
• Function: They repel some pests, e.g. aphids and snails.

Cut

• Form: A compact, dense clump with an upright habit.
• Height: 40–50 cm.
• Width: 30–40 cm, spreads well.

Cultivation requirements of sage 'Adrian'

Location and soil

• Position: Full sun – guarantees the most abundant flowering.
• Soil: Permeable, moderately moist, preferably sandy loam.
• Humidity: It tolerates short periods of drought well, but prefers moderate humidity.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Moderate – water only during longer periods of drought.
• Fertilization: In spring, it is worth using a fertilizer for flowering plants.

Care

• Trimming: After the first flowering, it is worth removing the inflorescences to stimulate re-flowering.
• Reproduction: You can divide the clumps in spring or take cuttings in summer.
• Wintering: Fully frost hardy (zone 4–9), does not require covering.

Application of sage 'Adrian'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Mixed borders: It goes well with roses, coneflowers, rudbeckia and ornamental grasses.
• Bed edges: It is suitable for low borders and borders of flower beds.

Rock gardens and planters

• Thanks to its compact size, it is perfect for rock gardens and growing in pots on terraces.

Plant for pollinators

• It attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, supporting the biodiversity of the garden.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 0.5 liters
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes