Golden Delicious Pineapple Sage

Golden Delicious Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious')

Golden Delicious Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious') is a striking perennial known for its vibrant chartreuse foliage and brilliant red tubular flowers. This fragrant, pollinator-friendly variety adds bold color and sensory appeal to garden beds, borders, and containers.

Distinctive Features

Golden Delicious Pineapple Sage is prized for its bright golden-green leaves that emit a sweet pineapple scent when crushed. Its vivid red flowers bloom from late summer through fall, creating a dramatic contrast with the foliage. This variety is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Thrives in well-draining, moderately fertile soil.
• Water: Moderate watering; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry spells.
• Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity conditions.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 (grown as an annual in cooler regions).

Ideal Uses

• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
• Garden Borders & Beds: Provides striking color contrast and height.
• Containers & Patio Gardens: Thrives in pots, making a vibrant focal point.
• Herb & Sensory Gardens: Adds fragrance and texture to mixed plantings.

Low Maintenance Care

Golden Delicious Pineapple Sage is an easy-to-grow plant that requires minimal care beyond occasional pruning and watering.

• Watering: Water regularly when young; reduce watering once established.
• Pruning: Trim spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and maintain shape.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and midsummer for best growth.
• Propagation: Easily propagated by cuttings.

Why Choose Golden Delicious Pineapple Sage?

With its vibrant foliage, fragrant leaves, and long-lasting blooms, Golden Delicious Pineapple Sage is an excellent choice for a variety of garden settings.

• Bright Chartreuse Foliage: Provides bold contrast in the landscape.
• Fragrant Leaves: Releases a sweet pineapple scent when touched.
• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
• Long Blooming Season: Offers continuous color from late summer through fall.
• Versatile Placement: Ideal for borders, containers, and herb gardens.

For those looking to add fragrance, color, and pollinator appeal to their garden, Golden Delicious Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious') is a fantastic choice.