- Sage Bergarten Broad Leaved Culinary Sage 3

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Sage ‘Bergarten’ (Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten') is a premium culinary variety highly esteemed by chefs and gardeners for its exceptional quality and striking appearance. Unlike standard culinary sage, 'Berggarten' features large, broad, oval leaves with a distinctive silvery-grey hue and a soft, velvety texture. This variety is particularly valued for being slow to flower, allowing the plant to concentrate its energy on producing lush, flavour-packed foliage for a longer period. Its robust, earthy aroma makes it a kitchen essential, perfect for traditional stuffings, saltimbocca, and herb butters, while its shimmering metallic leaves provide significant year-round ornamental appeal to any garden setting.Supplied as established, garden-ready plants, this variety offers a rewarding growth experience with its tidy, compact mounding habit. It is far less likely to become "leggy" compared to common sage varieties, making it an excellent choice for structural interest in herb gardens, the front of sunny borders, or large patio containers.Key Features:Large, broad silver-grey foliage providing a bigger harvest and bolder look.Superior culinary flavour with a robust, earthy aroma for professional cooking.Compact, mounding growth habit that stays tidier than common sage varieties.Hardy evergreen foliage provides year-round garden structure and interest.Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, thriving in hot and sunny spots.Specifications:Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'Common Name: Culinary Sage / Broad-leaved SagePlant Type: Evergreen Herb / ShrubGrowth Habit: Compact / MoundingHeight: 40cm - 60cmSpread: 40cm - 60cmLight Requirements: Full SunSoil Type: Well-drained, Gritty, Alkaline to NeutralHarvest Period: Year-round (Peak in Spring and Summer)Hardiness: Fully Hardy (H4)Growing Ease: Easy / Low Maintenance.