{"product_id":"salvia-buchananii","title":"Salvia buchananii","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d066f235-54e8-4628-8203-e7c02d0083de-17\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-36\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f3c3e721-173a-48c1-8bfe-35580467dfc5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBuchanan’s Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eSalvia buchananii is a striking perennial shrublet grown for its rich magenta to deep wine-red tubular flowers and its lush, softly textured green foliage. The plant label image confirms this distinctive species, which is highly prized for its long flowering season and strong ornamental appeal. In Melbourne, it performs best in a sunny to partly shaded position with well-drained soil and regular moisture through warmer months, particularly while establishing. Flowering is typically strongest from spring through to autumn, with the vivid blooms held above the foliage on upright stems, creating excellent contrast and movement in the garden. This variety is especially attractive to bees and small nectar-feeding birds, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly and cottage-style plantings. Salvia buchananii is well suited to mixed borders, decorative pots, and informal garden beds where its bold flower colour can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e• Shrub - Small\u003cbr data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e• Shrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e• Height: 60–90 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e• Width: 60–80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e• Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e• Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e• Flowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e• Flowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e• Flowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e• Deep magenta\u003cbr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e• Wine red\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e• Crimson pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e• Suitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e• Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e• Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e• Herbaceous\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e• Long flowering season\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e• Excellent for cottage gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e• Suitable for mixed borders\u003cbr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e• Soft textured foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e• Suitable for pollinator gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e• May require protection from heavy frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e• Benefits from regular trimming to maintain shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eNot generally considered toxic to humans or pets. As with most ornamental plants, ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset if consumed in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2007\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e• Nepeta\u003cbr data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e• Gaura\u003cbr data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e• Verbena bonariensis\u003cbr data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e• Penstemon\u003cbr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e• Achillea\u003cbr data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e• Salvia leucantha\u003cbr data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e• Echinacea\u003cbr data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e• Pennisetum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Collings Wholesale Nursery","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47692383420581,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 14CM POTS","offer_id":47692383453349,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Salviabuchananii_..png?v=1775437165","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/salvia-buchananii","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}