Salvia ‘Berggarten’ — Hardy Evergreen Perennial Subshrub, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Salvia ‘Berggarten’ — Hardy Evergreen Perennial Subshrub, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Salvia ‘Berggarten’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering rarely flowers; occasional blue-purple spikes in summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Subshrub
- Mature size: 40–60 cm × 40–60 cm
- Flowering: Rarely flowers; occasional blue-purple spikes in Summer
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinators (when in flower)
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bergarten Sage is widely regarded as one of the finest culinary sage varieties available. Originally bred in Germany, this compact and robust cultivar of Salvia officinalis 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.
This 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.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Salvia officinalis 'Bergarten' |
| Mature size | 40–60 cm × 40–60 cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, Bushy, Mound-Forming |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Light, Sandy or Loamy Soil |
| Watering | Low to Moderate — Drought Tolerant Once Established |
| Flowering | Rarely flowers; occasional blue-purple spikes in Summer |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (down to approximately -15°C) |
| Attracts | Bees and Pollinators (when in flower) |
| Best for | Herb Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Borders, Containers, Patio Planting |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
40–60 cm × 40–60 cm. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from rarely flowers; occasional blue-purple spikes in summer.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.