Salvia greggii 'Suncrest Lemon Light' – The Bright and Breezy Sage for Long-Lasting Summer Colour
Salvia greggii 'Suncrest Lemon Light' is a stunning, compact perennial sage known for its soft lemon-yellow flowers and attractive green foliage. Beloved for its long blooming period, drought tolerance, and pollinator-friendly nature, this cheerful variety brightens up borders, containers, and rock gardens from late spring until the first frosts. Easy to grow and low maintenance, 'Suncrest Lemon Light' is a superb choice for adding a soft pop of colour to sunny garden spaces.
Why Grow Salvia greggii 'Suncrest Lemon Light'?
Charming Yellow Blooms – Masses of delicate, pale lemon-yellow flowers add a gentle yet bright splash of colour from late spring through autumn.
Compact and Tidy Habit – Forms a neat, bushy mound, ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or edging paths and borders.
Drought Tolerant – Once established, it copes brilliantly with dry conditions, making it perfect for low-water gardens.
Pollinator Friendly – A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, helping to support garden biodiversity.
Low Maintenance – Requires little fuss beyond occasional pruning to keep it looking fresh and tidy.
Height of Plant
Salvia greggii 'Suncrest Lemon Light' typically grows to around 40–60 cm in height and spreads about 40–50 cm wide, making it a superb choice for the front of borders or small garden spaces.
Where to Site Your Salvia greggii 'Suncrest Lemon Light'
Its soft yellow blooms and compact form make it ideal for:
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Sunny borders and beds
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Gravel or Mediterranean-style gardens
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Patio pots and containers
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Rock gardens and dry garden schemes
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Pollinator gardens focused on attracting bees and butterflies
How to Grow and Care for Your Salvia greggii 'Suncrest Lemon Light'
Soil – Prefers well-drained, light soils. It thrives in sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils, and dislikes heavy, poorly-drained conditions.
Light – Loves full sun, which encourages the best flowering and healthiest growth.
Watering – Water regularly when establishing. Once mature, it’s very drought-tolerant and only needs occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.
Maintenance:
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Pruning – Lightly prune after the first flush of flowers to encourage fresh blooms. Cut back more firmly in early spring to maintain a neat shape.
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Mulching – A light mulch in spring helps to retain moisture and suppress weeds but avoid mulching too heavily over the crown.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally free from major problems but watch for slugs or fungal diseases in humid conditions.
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Cold Hardy – Hardy in milder climates (down to around -5°C to -10°C), but may need protection in colder regions, especially in wet winters.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Salvia greggii 'Suncrest Lemon Light' pairs beautifully with other drought-tolerant plants like Lavender, Nepeta, Erysimum, or ornamental grasses. It also looks lovely when mixed with blue or purple flowering Salvias for a complementary colour scheme.
With its soft lemon blooms, compact form, and easy-care nature, Salvia greggii 'Suncrest Lemon Light' is a perfect choice for adding light, movement, and colour to sunny gardens and patios. It’s a long-flowering, pollinator-friendly gem that brings gentle vibrancy from spring right through to autumn.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
