{"product_id":"col-1ltr-sag-bar","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’ Sage Herb Plants, Hardy Perennial Culinary Herb, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergarten Sage is widely regarded as one of the finest culinary sage varieties available. Originally bred in Germany, this compact and robust cultivar of \u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e is prized for its exceptionally large, rounded, silvery-green leaves that are packed with aromatic oils — perfect for use in the kitchen. Unlike many common sage varieties, Bergarten rarely bolts or flowers, meaning the plant directs its energy into producing lush, flavourful foliage throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set includes three well-established Bergarten Sage plants, each supplied in a 1 litre root ball, ready for planting out into borders, herb gardens, raised beds or containers. Bergarten holds a neat, bushy habit and is well suited to smaller gardens or patio growing where space is at a premium. As a hardy, evergreen perennial, it will provide fresh sage leaves for your kitchen year after year with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergarten Sage thrives in a sunny, sheltered position in free-draining soil and, once established, is tolerant of dry conditions. It pairs beautifully with other Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, thyme and oregano. A light trim after any sparse flowering or in spring will help maintain a tidy shape and encourage fresh new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Salvia officinalis Bergarten Sage Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied in a 1 litre root ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eReady for planting out or potting on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia officinalis 'Bergarten'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bergarten Sage, Common Sage, Garden Sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial Subshrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 cm × 40–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Bushy, Mound-Forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herb Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Borders, Containers, Patio Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarely flowers; occasional blue-purple spikes in Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, Rounded, Silvery-Green, Aromatic Evergreen Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Light, Sandy or Loamy Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (down to approximately -15°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate — Drought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and Pollinators (when in flower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves used fresh or dried in stuffings, meat dishes, sauces and herbal teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a warm, sunny spot with good drainage — avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly until established, then reduce. Bergarten Sage prefers drier conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLightly prune in spring to encourage bushy new growth and prevent the plant from becoming leggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid cutting back into old, woody stems as regrowth from old wood can be slow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eReplace plants every 4–5 years as sage can become woody and less productive over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the Bergarten variety of sage, selected for its superior leaf size, compact habit and outstanding culinary quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":50084564566236,"sku":"COL-1LTR-SAG-BARX3","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":50084564599004,"sku":"COL-1LTR-SAG-BARX6","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_756e156c-ed4f-4335-9c11-c2e87f921239.png?v=1776442204","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-sag-bar","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}