Salvia nemerosa ‘Caradonna’

Name: Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna'
SKU: 229372
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Salvia nemerosa ‘Caradonna’ in a 2 litre pot.

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Summary

Description

Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna', commonly known as meadow sage, is a popular perennial plant in the UK due to its striking deep purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. It produces dark stems that contrast beautifully with the green foliage, making it a great addition to any garden border or container. This plant is relatively easy to care for and is drought tolerant, making it suitable for low-maintenance gardens. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The flowers of 'Caradonna' can be enjoyed as cut flowers in a vase or left on the plant to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It looks great when planted alongside other perennials such as echinacea, rudbeckia, or ornamental grasses.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Balkan clary 'Caradonna'
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna' can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.3m.
Did You Know That:The name salvia comes from the Latin world "salvus" meaning well or unharmed?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna' 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 nemerosa 'Caradonna' can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna' 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 nemerosa 'Caradonna' can have problems with slugs, snails and leafhoppers, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators. It is not considered to be toxic.