Salvia azurea var. grandiflora
Pitcher sage, Blue sage, Azure sage, Salvia azurea subsp. pitcheri, Salvia angustifolia var. grandiflora
Salvia Salvia
S. azurea var. grandiflora - S. azurea var. grandiflora is an erect, woody-based perennial with densely hairy stems, linear to lance-shaped, sometimes toothed, mid- to grey-green leaves and, from late summer to autumn, dense, terminal racemes of blue or white flowers.
Salvia azurea var. grandiflora is: Deciduous
Branching, Erect
White, Blue in Summer; White, Blue in Autumn
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally disease free.
Remove faded spikes to prolong flowering. Cut back by half in late spring to promote bushier growth.
Best to sow seed in a cold frame in spring.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Pitcher sage) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. This plant is half-hardy and may need protection in winter. May need support.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Salvia azurea var. grandiflora
Pitcher sage, Blue sage, Azure sage, Salvia azurea subsp. pitcheri, Salvia angustifolia var. grandiflora
Salvia Salvia
S. azurea var. grandiflora - S. azurea var. grandiflora is an erect, woody-based perennial with densely hairy stems, linear to lance-shaped, sometimes toothed, mid- to grey-green leaves and, from late summer to autumn, dense, terminal racemes of blue or white flowers.
Deciduous
Branching, Erect
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White, Blue in Summer; White, Blue in Autumn
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally disease free.
Remove faded spikes to prolong flowering. Cut back by half in late spring to promote bushier growth.
Best to sow seed in a cold frame in spring.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Pitcher sage) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. This plant is half-hardy and may need protection in winter. May need support.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Pitcher sage)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Pitcher sage)
Green semi-looper
Chrysodeixis eriosoma
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest which is morphologically identical to a pest already established in the UK in protected environments and being controlled by IPM. Not expected to cause greater impacts than other species of Chrysodeixis in the UK.
Salvia azurea var. grandiflora (Pitcher sage)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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