{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-mirage-pink-autumn-sage-english-grown-perennial","title":"Salvia greggii 'Mirage Pink' - Autumn Sage - English Grown Perennial","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA compact, free-flowering perennial, \u003ci\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Mirage Pink’ is smothered in soft pink blooms from early summer right through to the first frosts. With aromatic foliage and a neat, bushy habit, it’s ideal for containers, borders, and gravel gardens. Drought-tolerant once established, this tough little salvia thrives in sunny spots and brings consistent colour and pollinator activity to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvia greggii ‘Mirage Pink’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Autumn Sage, is prized for its long blooming period and ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions. Its fragrant foliage and nectar-rich flowers make it a magnet for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBushy, Semi-evergreen in mild winters, Prolonged flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e June – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e March – November (may persist through winter in sheltered spots)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Mirage Pink’ (named cultivar of \u003ci\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAutumn Sage, Mirage Pink Salvia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSouthwestern USA and Mexico (species origin: \u003ci\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrim back in early spring to maintain shape and encourage bushy new growth. Light deadheading through the season will promote continued blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eExcellent for bees, butterflies, and hummingbird hawk-moths due to high nectar content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun, ideally in a sheltered position; great for borders, Mediterranean-style planting, and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater well during the first season to establish. Once established, water sparingly – prefers dry conditions over wet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWell-drained soil is essential – avoid heavy, clay-rich areas unless improved with grit. Tolerant of poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed monthly in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; avoid overfeeding, which can reduce flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAvoid cutting back too hard in autumn – instead, wait until spring to prune. This helps protect the plant from winter damage and supports better regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"13cm","offer_id":56344162795901,"sku":"4429507541571","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/salvia-greggii-mirage-pink-autumn-sage-english-grown-perennial-7856758.jpg?v=1751547298","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/salvia-greggii-mirage-pink-autumn-sage-english-grown-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}