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Salvia 'Chateau Cathare' (Sage 'Chateau Cathare')
1 hour care
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per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Salvia 'Chateau Cathare'
Other names
Sage 'Chateau Cathare', Salvia 'Cathare Castle', Salvia 'Château Cathare'
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Variety or Cultivar
'Chateau Cathare' _ 'Chateau Cathare' is a mound-forming, evergreen subshrub with upright stems bearing oblong, aromatic, grey-green leaves and terminal racemes of tubular, two-lipped, pale violet flowers in summer.
Salvia 'Chateau Cathare' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (sage).
Habit
Bushy, Compact
Flower
Violet in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salvia 'Chateau Cathare' (Sage 'Chateau Cathare') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position, although can tolerate light shade. Dislikes excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Salvia 'Chateau Cathare'
Other names
Sage 'Chateau Cathare', Salvia 'Cathare Castle', Salvia 'Château Cathare'
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Variety or Cultivar
'Chateau Cathare' _ 'Chateau Cathare' is a mound-forming, evergreen subshrub with upright stems bearing oblong, aromatic, grey-green leaves and terminal racemes of tubular, two-lipped, pale violet flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (sage).
Habit
Bushy, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salvia 'Chateau Cathare' (Sage 'Chateau Cathare') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position, although can tolerate light shade. Dislikes excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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