Sage — Smoky Purple Green

Orderly and calm. This artificial sage presents pairs of leaves set in close rhythm along a botanical stem, each node stepping upward to create a quiet staircase of structure. The blades read oval toward lance, edges clean, surfaces with a fine natural nap. Greyed purple folds into soft sage green, and the new leaves near the buds lift a shade lighter, so the whole stem feels airy rather than scattered. In the home, the cool grey purple settles visual noise and brings focus to an entry, a bedside or a bookcase niche. In bouquets, ring the focal bloom with a collar of this foliage to add volume and draw a clear silhouette, the colour gently tempers vivid petals so the palette looks refined. Used alone, cut one to three stems in staggered heights and slip them into a narrow jug or small clay cup; let the leaves fan, keep the turns and the pockets of space, and a light breeze can shift a subtle layered line.

Dimensions (indicative)
Overall length: ~41 cm (stem to tip)
Leaves span: ~4–8 cm

Design notes
Seat the stems in rough terracotta beakers for garden ease, charcoal clay tubes for a quiet frame or a small matte pewter cup for compact tables. With greige, stone and mushroom the cool purple green settles the palette. Beside eucalyptus, olive and moss it forms a tonal field that feels composed. Against marigold, coral and cobalt it tempers brightness and adds structure. Pair with cymbidium for sculptural cups, roses for body, sunflowers for sunny rounds and gerberas for cheerful faces. (Styling suggestions only; vessels and companion stems are sold separately unless expressly stated.)