{"product_id":"salvia-officinalis-maxima-large-leaved-sage","title":"Salvia officinalis 'Maxima' - Large Leaved Sage","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis aromatic evergreen herb produces broad, textured grey-green leaves with a soft, velvety surface and a wonderfully rich sage fragrance. \u003ci\u003eSalvia officinalis ‘Maxima’\u003c\/i\u003e is a larger-leaved form of common sage, valued for its culinary uses as well as its ornamental qualities in herb gardens and borders. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny, well-drained positions and produces attractive purple-blue flowers in summer that are loved by pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvia officinalis ‘Maxima’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Large-Leaved Sage, is a robust and productive cultivar of culinary sage. The generous leaf size makes it especially useful in the kitchen, while its compact shrub-like growth and soft foliage add structure and texture to herb gardens, Mediterranean-style plantings, and wildlife-friendly borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEvergreen, Aromatic Herb, Pollinator-Friendly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Evergreen year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalvia officinalis ‘Maxima’\u003c\/i\u003e (salvia from Latin \u003ci\u003esalvare\u003c\/i\u003e meaning “to heal”, referring to its long history in herbal medicine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLarge-Leaved Sage, Culinary Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCultivar of \u003ci\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e, native to the Mediterranean region including southern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLightly trim after flowering to keep plants compact and encourage fresh growth. Avoid cutting into old woody stems as sage can struggle to regenerate from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe purple-blue flowers attract bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a valuable plant for wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers a sunny position with plenty of warmth. Ideal for herb gardens, raised beds, containers, or Mediterranean-style borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly while the plant is establishing. Once mature, sage is quite drought tolerant and prefers slightly drier conditions rather than consistently damp soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRequires well-draining soil and performs best in sandy or gritty soils. Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained ground which can cause root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser or add compost around the base to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets in small culinary amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHarvest leaves regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent the plant from becoming woody and sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":57926970638717,"sku":"8311030043771","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":57926970671485,"sku":"1411030043771","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/salvia-officinalis-maxima-large-leaved-sage-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-9480671.jpg?v=1774881879","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/es\/products\/salvia-officinalis-maxima-large-leaved-sage","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}