Description
Salvia nemorosa, also known as woodland sage, is a popular perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a member of the mint family and produces an abundance of small, tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white, which bloom from early to late summer. Salvia nemorosa is a hardy plant that thrives in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is commonly used in borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens, and can be paired with other perennials such as echinacea, penstemon, and catmint. It is also a great choice for attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Sage ‘Bordeau Compact Deep Blue’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Salvia x superba ‘Bordeau Compact Deep Blue’ can grow to a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:The name salvia comes from the Latin world “salvus” meaning well or unharmed?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Salvia x superba ‘Bordeau Compact Deep Blue’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Salvia x superba ‘Bordeau Compact Deep Blue’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Salvia x superba ‘Bordeau Compact Deep Blue’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Salvia x superba ‘Bordeau Compact Deep Blue’ can have problems with slugs and snails, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It is not considered to be toxic.
