Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana)

Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana).

This plant has several common names including: fruit-scented sage or peach sage.

This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: fruit-scented sage, peach sage
Scientific name: Salvia dorisiana
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Perennials, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana) – Scott Zona, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How to plant

In this section we will learn how to plant Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.

Soil

Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana) is a plant that grows in loam conditions. It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.

Regarding drainage, Salvia dorisiana likes to grow in moist but well drained or well drained soils.

Sunlight

Fruit-scented sage (Salvia dorisiana) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.