Pineapple sage typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
pineapple sage
Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious'
Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious') is an ornamental herb with a unique aroma. Its deep green leaves are highlighted with shades of yellow. Tiny, red blooms emerge in the summer, offering a sweet, pineapple-like scent. Suitable for both pots and gardens, this drought-tolerant plant grows as an evergreen clump that reaches up to 24 inches tall. Perfect for a herb garden, Pineapple Sage attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. It is easy to care for and is great for cutting and adding as a decorative element to dishes and drinks.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Stem Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10
Flowers:
Red Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Part sun/part shade
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
gold,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious') enjoys moist, well-draining soil. Water deeply once a week during the summer months. In the spring and fall, water when the top inch of soil has dried out. During winter, water only when the top 3 inches of soil are dry. Soil should be allowed to mostly dry out between waterings in order to avoid overwatering.
sunlight
Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious') should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. The best time to give it this direct sunlight is between 10am and 6pm. It is important to note that, due to its shallow root system, this plant should not be placed in direct sunlight for too long as this may cause the leaves to burn or sun scald. To protect it from direct sunlight in the afternoon, place a shade cloth, tree, or other structure to provide some partial shade.
pruning
Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious') should be pruned or trimmed back in the early spring season. Light pruning, such as trimming off spent blossoms or deadheading can be done throughout the growing season. More extensive pruning is best done early in the spring season, because it will encourage new growth during the warmer weather. Prune the plant by cutting off 1-third to 1-half of the top growth of stems and leaves. Be sure to cut back to a point just above a healthy, green leaf node or bud. Cut back overgrown stems to the desired shape and size. Removing any weak or dead branches at the same time, while making sure not to prune away more than 1-third of the foliage. This may require multiple prunings over several years.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious' is in late summer or early fall, typically between August and October.
Starts Flowering
Pineapple sage typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious' is in late summer or early fall, typically between August and October.
