Salvia nemorosa 'BUMBLEBERRY'

Salvia is a large genus, containing about 900 species. In our climate mostly common (evergreen) sage is grown for culinary uses. Also, very popular are those of subtropical origin that are used here as annuals with long flowering season, especially in public areas. We concentrate on herbaceous perennials which are not widely cultivated and we believe that there are species, hybrids, and varieties worth the job.

The Bumble series of woodland sage is bred by Hans A. Hansen from the Walters Gardens nursery in Michigan, USA. Bumbleberry sage produces deep pink flowers along deep magenta purple stems only some 30 cm tall. Flowers are composed in spike-like, fat spires and bloom from late May until end June. Late summer re-bloom has not been detected. The leaves are 4-5 cm long, medium green, narrowly lanceolate and rugose. The plant was granted a US plant patent No. PP31602 in 2020.

Sage will grow in almost any well-drained soil. For best results grow it in light, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. It needs no fertilizing, only in very poor or compacted soils it will benefit from occasional feeding with a balanced fertilizer. In early spring remove all above-ground parts except for rosette of new or over-wintered, healthy leaves lying flat on the ground. It is perfectly hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4) and will grow in outdoor pots and throws, too.

Last update 07-10-2022