Salvia dolomitica

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Water Needs

dry; moderate; water wise

Shrub small; Shrub medium

Dolomite Sage; Pilgrim’s Rest Pink Sage

1 – 2 m branching from the base

Size

Light Conditions

sun; semi-shade

Frost

hardy

Flowers

multi-coloured pink or lilac & white from September to February; spring; summer

Garden Situation

sun; semi-shade; rockery; shrubbery; screen; fast-growing easy-care; narrow spaces; dry soils; scented garden; sandy soils; small gardens; wildlife – insects, bees & birds

Habitat

rocky places; hot dry; bushveld savanna

Region

Highveld; bushveld savanna

Rain Season

summer

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Description

Pilgrim’s Rest Pink Sage, is a hardy, frost tolerant shrub with a long summer display and attractive, aromatic foliage. Young leave are a fresh mint green maturing to a soft grey-green. Prune back hard in late winter before spring growth.