{"product_id":"salvia-royal-bumble-2-litre-pot","title":"Salvia 'Royal Bumble'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown for its vibrant colour, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Royal Bumble'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as sage 'Royal Bumble', is an aromatic evergreen with profusions of large, brilliant red flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering from early summer until frost, these blooms are borne on purple, upright stems, standing out against their foliage of aromatic, dark green, glossy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese captivating bright flowers are perfect among beds and borders in an informal garden and attract scores of butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to an eventual height and spread of approximately 90cm it is hardy throughout most of the UK, down to temperatures of around -5 degrees. Plant in a position of full or partial sun, into moist but well drained, neutral, acidic or alkaline soil. Watch for slugs, snails, rosemary beetle or leafhoppers and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Royal Bumble' in a 2 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage colour: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem colour: Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: West facing or South facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil moisture: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acidic, Alkaline or Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy through most of the UK down to around -5 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: July to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 90cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant width: 90cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gates Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082223268165,"sku":"1023601","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/f36ed687-salvia-royal-bumble.webp?v=1761657434","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/salvia-royal-bumble-2-litre-pot","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}