Salvia microphylla Delice Fiona
Salvia microphylla Delice Fiona
Salvia x hybrida Delice Fiona
Sage
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Description
Salvia microphylla 'Delice Fiona' is a shrubby sage that produces delicate white flowers with a pink base, from May until autumn. Its floribundity and small semi-evergreen aromatic leaves make it a precious ally for sunny and warm terraces and gardens. Robust, but only moderately hardy, it will need protection in cold regions.
The 'Delice Fiona' sage belongs to the large family of Lamiaceae, which offers gardeners numerous aromatic and ornamental plants (thyme, rosemary, catnip, agastache...). This variety originates from a group of salvias native to the mountains of Central America, which gives them a respectable hardiness of approximately -10°C (14°F). These salvias are woody: their stems harden and form wood, which can be damaged by severe frost, especially in cold climates. The leaves are small, ovate, and deliciously aromatic, with hints of mint and lemon. This fragrance is particularly pronounced in hot and dry weather, and the essential oils often make the leaves slightly sticky. Between May and October (or later depending on the weather), the 'Delice Fiona' sage produces numerous delicate white flowers, subtly tinged with pink at the base. The purple calyxes are also very sculptural and highlight the flowers well. It will reach approximately 70 cm (28in) in height and 80 cm (32in) in width.
The origins of the 'Delice Fiona' shrubby sage make it a plant well adapted to sunny, fairly dry, slightly rocky (even limestone) soils. Moderately hardy: it will grow without problems in mild and warm climates but will require winter protection if temperatures frequently drop below -10°C (14°F), in which case, grow it in a pot and bring it indoors as soon as frost is expected. Perfect for rockeries, dry borders, and pots, this sage will create beautiful combinations with other shrubby salvias such as Salvia 'Blue Note' or 'Amethyst Lips'. You can place Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone' nearby or a ground cover for dry areas such as Alpine savory, Acaena 'Blue Haze', or wall stonecrop (Sedum acre) for a colourful scene in early summer.
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Salvia
x hybrida
Delice Fiona
Lamiaceae
Sage
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Salvia 'Delice Fiona' after spring frosts in cold climates, or in September-October in warm climates. plant in light, ordinary, porous, rocky, even limestone soil, but not too poor to support its flowering. This plant prefers sunny situations or partial shade in warm climates. It requires regular watering in autumn and spring if the weather is very dry, in order to flower abundantly. In very poor soil, incorporate a little well-rotted compost or leaf mold. Mulch it in winter, in the coldest regions, and protect it from the cold as much as possible. Install it in the warmest corner of the garden, in full sun, against a south-facing wall, on a rocky or sandy slope, in any substrate that does not retain moisture which would be fatal to it in winter. Under these conditions, it can withstand short frosts of around -10/-12°C (14/10.4°F). It thrives in container cultivation, allowing gardeners to store it in winter.
This sage has no specific enemies or diseases.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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