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Salvia microphylla Cerro Potosi
Salvia microphylla Cerro Potosi
Lovely sage plant in a bucket received in good condition and planted right away.
Sabine69, 23/10/2024
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Salvia microphylla 'Cerro Potosi' is a variety of shrub sage that has a unique presence, both in a border and in a large pot on a terrace. This vigorous and bushy variety is adorned with striking magenta pink flowers during a long period from spring to autumn, depending on the climate and soil moisture. They enliven its semi-evergreen foliage composed of leaves large enough for the species but especially endowed with a unique menthol fragrance. Moderately hardy, it is nevertheless robust and only requires a very well-drained, even poor soil, in sunny or partially shaded exposure to flourish. Place it near a pathway, where you won't miss brushing against its fragrant foliage.
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Salvia microphylla 'Cerro Potosi' is a beautiful selection derived from a botanical shrub species called Graham's Sage. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the mountains of the east, west, and south of Mexico, as well as southern Arizona.
'Cerro Potosi' is a perennial and woody plant that is well-branched and has a bushy and spreading habit, slightly wider than it is tall. This variety will reach a minimum of 90 cm (35.4 in) in all directions. Its nectar-rich flowering is particularly generous, especially in autumn from September to November if the cold does not put an end to it. In soil that remains moist, this sage will flower from June-July until October-November. The elongated flowers emerge from the foliage, grouped in spikes on dark stems. The stems are of an almost black-violet shade. The flowers measure no more than 2 cm (0.8 in) in length and are adorned with a vivid pink-red colour. They only live for a day, covering the ground with their petals in the evening, but will already be replaced the next morning. The semi-evergreen foliage is composed of small ovate leaves with serrated edges, of a fairly tender green. They are thick and aromatic, slightly sticky, and release with heat an essential oil with a strong menthol and acidic smell.
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This sage stands out from afar and brings any flower bed to life for almost 6 months. It works well alongside the spring blooms of rock roses, rosemary, and bellflowers. Planted with blue varieties (Salvia 'Blue Note', S. 'Bleu Armor') and tall thistles gives a simply fantastic display. In summer, it will look sublime next to the silver foliage of cotton lavenders, Helichrysum italicum, or shrubby wormwoods. Planting with autumn asters is fabulous: choose undemanding types, such as Aster laevis, A. turbinellus, or A. amellus, for example. Gauras, tall sedums (Sedum 'Matrona'), and shrubby potentillas will compose a charming tableau with it. On a terrace, place it in a large pot, right next to a Cape Plumbago; the colour combination is amazing!
In Mexico, a delicious tea is prepared with the leaves of this sage, which is called 'mountain myrtle' there.
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In cold climates, plant after spring frosts. In warmer climates, plant in September-October. Choose light, ordinary, porous, rocky, even limestone soil, not too poor to support its flowering. This plant prefers sunny situations, or partial shade. It requires regular watering in autumn and spring to flower abundantly. In poor soil, incorporate a little well decomposed compost or leaf compost. Mulch it in winter, in the coldest regions, and isolate it from the cold as much as possible. Position it in the warmest corner of the garden, in full sun against a south-facing wall, in a rocky or sandy slope; any substrate that does not retain moisture which would be fatal to it in winter. Under these conditions, it can withstand short frosts of around -12° C to 15°C (10.4° F to 5° F). It thrives well in pot cultivation.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.