Hardy varieties and hibernation tips

Types of hardy ornamental sage

The ornamental sage plants available here are cultivated forms and hybrids that do not set any seeds. The varieties that survive the winter without damage are offered in the shops in a wide variety of colors and shapes. Exactly the right type of sage for the local perennial garden can be selected from the abundant supply. The following are particularly popular:

• ,Amethyst'
• 'Blue hill'
• 'New Dimension Rose'
• 'Caradonna'
• 'Amber'
• ,Porcelain'

Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'

This is about 70 cm high ornamental sage with a blue flower, the color of which is reminiscent of the semi-precious stone of the same name.

Salvia nemorosa 'blue hill'

The ornamental sage with the name "blue hill" is a low, cushion-like growing type of sage. It only reaches a height of 40 cm. Its flowers are similar to those of lavender.

Salvia nemorosa 'New Dimension Rose'

This ornamental sage also reaches a height of 40 cm and blooms in a delicate pink.

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

This sage is adorned with unusual dark purple ears on the brown-purple flower stalks. With a height of 60 cm, it is one of the largest Species of sage.

Salvia nemorosa 'Amber'

Creamy yellow flowers with an amber to wine red color in the throat adorn the sage tree, which grows over a meter high. Due to its size, it is suitable as a solitary perennial in the bed and can be combined well with tall grasses.

Salvia nemorosa 'porcelain'

'Porcelain' is a very rare variety that is valued by gardening enthusiasts who love something special and pay attention to fine details. Porcelain only has pure white flowers at first glance, but their center shines sky blue.

Hibernate sage

Although many varieties of sage are considered hardy, they should still be covered with a layer of brushwood in winter. Very low sub-zero temperatures or cold frosts can also damage robust perennials.
Sage cultivated in pots or tubs should better be overwintered frost-free, as the earth quickly freezes through in small containers.
In autumn there should not be any major pruning, otherwise frost damage can occur. The annual topiary is carried out in spring.