“Salvia elegans”
Plant Availability: Spring
Pot Size: 2L
Benefits
Pineapple sage is a fragrant perennial herb with bright red tubular flowers and sweet pineapple-scented leaves. Traditionally used to support digestion and calm the nervous system, it also brings colour and vibrancy to the garden. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and birds, making it a valuable pollinator plant.
Growing Conditions
Season: Plant in spring after frost
Soil: Well-drained, rich loamy soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Fertilising: Benefits from compost or organic fertiliser during growing season
Use
Leaves can be used fresh in teas, salads, or desserts for a sweet, fruity flavour. Flowers are edible and make a beautiful garnish. Often used in herbal teas for relaxation and digestive support.
Growing Tips
Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and more flowers. Protect from frost, as it prefers warmer conditions. In colder regions, grow in pots and overwinter indoors.
Companion Plants
Grows well alongside lemon balm, echinacea, and calendula. Its flowers help draw pollinators to nearby fruiting plants.
“Salvia elegans”
Plant Availability: Spring
Pot Size: 2L
Benefits
Pineapple sage is a fragrant perennial herb with bright red tubular flowers and sweet pineapple-scented leaves. Traditionally used to support digestion and calm the nervous system, it also brings colour and vibrancy to the garden. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and birds, making it a valuable pollinator plant.
Growing Conditions
Season: Plant in spring after frost
Soil: Well-drained, rich loamy soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Fertilising: Benefits from compost or organic fertiliser during growing season
Use
Leaves can be used fresh in teas, salads, or desserts for a sweet, fruity flavour. Flowers are edible and make a beautiful garnish. Often used in herbal teas for relaxation and digestive support.
Growing Tips
Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and more flowers. Protect from frost, as it prefers warmer conditions. In colder regions, grow in pots and overwinter indoors.
Companion Plants
Grows well alongside lemon balm, echinacea, and calendula. Its flowers help draw pollinators to nearby fruiting plants.
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