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Salvia jamensis Melen

Salvia x jamensis Melen®
Sage

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Sage arrived a bit small and not looking in great shape, but by the end of January it seemed almost normal to us. It's now 4th April and we don't see any signs of recovery. The plant appears dry. We'll see in a few weeks...

Marie-Anne, 04/04/2023

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Salvia x jamensis Melen, with plentiful light yellow flowering that renews itself, and aromatic foliage.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Description

Salvia jamensis Melen is a compact shrubby perennial with early flowering, constantly renewed from May to November. Its numerous tubular flowers are light yellow, with an orange upper lip, contrasting with a dark brown calyx and measure 2 cm (1in) long. The flowers are carried by thin upright reddish-brown stems.

The foliage of the Salvia jamensis is semi-evergreen and dark green and the 3 cm (1in) long leaves are thin and aromatic. When fully mature, the Salvia Melen reaches a height of 60 cm (24in).

This plant can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in borders alongside grasses, as a low hedge, in rock gardens, or in pots on a balcony or terrace. You can even place the sage as a standalone plant.

Salvia jamensis Melen in pictures

Salvia jamensis Melen (Flowering) Flowering
Salvia jamensis Melen (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time May to November

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Salvia

Species

x jamensis

Cultivar

Melen®

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Sage

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant Salvia jamensis Melen in a sunny location. It tolerates morning shade. Plant in ordinary soil as long as it is well-drained. The sage can withstand dry conditions and is very resistant to drought once well-established. Mulch around its base during harsh winters as it is sensitive to winter moisture associated with cold temperatures (it is hardy down to about -8°C (17.6°F)). When planting, provide it with a base fertilizer. Ensure the plant does not lack water. After heavy winter frosts in March, prune it by half, to 30-40 cm (1 to 12in). Apply a general fertilizer every year in spring.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded flowers regularly to encourage new flowering. In late winter, prune the branches by 1/3 and remove any dead wood.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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