SALVIA Bethellii \nA real old-timer, it has been around since Victorian times and is commonly known as Rose-leaf Sage but is occasionally referred to as Rosebud Sage. \nSalvia Bethellii forms neat clumps with large rose-like, aromatic leaves enhanced by a purplish rib on each leaf. \nFrom July to November it carries striking, deep pink, tubular flowers with contrasting darker pink bracts and an un-opening terminal bud. \nFast growing, Salvia Bethellii prefers a site in full sun and well-drained soil. \nGrowing to 180cm it will add a spectacular and architectural feel to your borders. \nSalvia Bethellii can also be grown in pots and containers for use on the patio and because it is tender this has the added advantage that the plants can be brought inside for winter protection. \nStaking to support the flowers throughout the long season is normally required. \nGreat for attracting beneficial insects to the garden, butterflies and moths love the flowers. \nRoyal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM). \nAll pictures used are of mature plants in full bloom, they are for illustration purposes only and may not necessarily reflect plants at all times of the year. \nSalvia Bethellii plants are supplied ex. 9cm pots, they can be planted out immediately but better results may be obtained if they are grown on for a short time in a slightly larger container before transplanting to their final growing positions. \n To view this plant in bloom visit wander van laar has a short on the subject. \nPACK 1 PLANT \nIMMEDIATE \n \nOur wide and varied range of Perennials can be view here. \nPlease remember plant maintenance within our nursery is absolutely essential and means we need to prune back some items at certain times of the year to help maintain shape and encourage new growth. \nWe ask all our buyers to remember Salvia Bethellii is a living item and its appearance changes with the seasons.  Please don’t panic if the plant you receive looks different to the image on the website. This is quite normal and not a matter for any worry or concern, it is likely to be in perfect condition for the time of year. Particularly in autumn and winter many shrubs will lose their leaves and look rather bare, gaunt and stick-like and from August onwards many perennial plants may not even be showing above the soil.\n\n We want you to be happy with your purchase and all our Salvia are checked and inspected visually before packing. at .  . Due to the nature of the product we cannot accept any responsibility for their failure after planting as pests, disease, poor horticultural practice, extremes of weather and many other factors outside our control all take their toll. Salvia Bethellii . . .