Elevate your culinary garden with the premium Sage ‘Bergarten’ (Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'). This exceptional variety is highly prized by chefs and gardeners alike for its large, broad, oval leaves that are much bigger than standard culinary sage. It features a stunning silvery-grey hue and a soft, velvety texture. Unlike common sage, 'Bergarten' is slow to flower, meaning the plant focuses its energy on producing flavour-packed foliage for longer. Its compact, mounding habit makes it a beautiful structural addition to herb gardens and patio containers.

Key Features:

• Large Broad Foliage: Features impressive, rounded silver-grey leaves that provide a bigger harvest and a bolder look.

• Superior Culinary Flavour: A kitchen essential with a robust, earthy aroma—perfect for stuffing, saltimbocca, or sage butter.

• Ornamental & Evergreen: Provides year-round interest and structure with its shimmering metallic foliage that stays lush through winter.

• Compact Growth Habit: Stays tidier and less "leggy" than common varieties, making it ideal for the front of borders and pots.

• Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is incredibly resilient and thrives in hot, sunny positions with minimal watering.

Care & Usage Instructions:
Sage ‘Bergarten’ thrives in full sun and requires sharply drained soil; it is essential that the roots do not sit in waterlogged ground during the winter, which can cause the plant to rot. It is particularly well-suited to Mediterranean-style gardens, gravel borders, or large patio containers. To maintain its neat shape, lightly prune the plant in early spring to encourage fresh new growth, but avoid cutting into old, woody stems. When harvesting for the kitchen, pick the leaves regularly from the top to encourage a bushier habit. If growing in pots, ensure you use a gritty compost mix.

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8