Ornamental sage is found more and more frequently in the home perennial garden, but also in public open spaces. Here in particular it makes sense to plant hardy perennials in order to achieve permanent greening. But even in your own garden, plants that get through the winter well reduce the maintenance work in the spring.
Various varieties of ornamental sage are hardy
Species of hardy ornamental sage
The ornamental sage plants available here are cultivated forms and hybrids that do not set seeds. The varieties that survive the winter without damage are commercially available in a wide variety of colors and shapes. You can choose exactly the right type of sage for your perennial garden from the wide range. Particularly popular are:
- ,Amethyst'
- 'blue hill'
- 'New Dimension Rose'
- 'Caradonna'
- 'ambergris'
- ,Porcelain'
Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'
This is an ornamental sage about 70 cm high with a blue flower whose color 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 sage species. It only reaches a height of 40 cm. Its flowers resemble those of lavender.
Salvia nemorosa 'New Dimension Rose'
This ornamental sage also reaches a height of 40 cm and flowers in a delicate pink.
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Exceptional dark violet spikes adorn this sage on brown-violet flower stalks. With a growth height of 60 cm, it is one of the largest sage species.
Salvia nemorosa 'Amber'
Creamy-yellow flowers, which are amber to wine-red in the throat, adorn the sage shrub, 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 appreciated by gardeners who love something special and pay attention to fine details. Porcelain only has pure white blossoms at first glance, but their center shines sky blue.
Overwinter sage
Although many sage varieties are considered hardy, they should still be covered with a layer of brushwood in winter. Very low sub-zero temperatures or frosts can also damage robust perennials.
Sage cultivated in pots or tubs should be overwintered frost-free, as the soil freezes quickly in small containers.
There should also be no large pruning in autumn, as this can cause frost damage. The annual topiary is carried out in spring.