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SALVIA nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Commonly known as Balkan clary, Sage
Upright racemes of violet-purple flowers right through the summer
Further Reading....
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DeciduousRough, ovate to lance-shaped, notched, wrinkled, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet purple
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Height50cm (20in)
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Spread40cm (16in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Many-branched perennial. Produces flowers to 1cm (½in) long in dense, terminal racemes
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
SALVIA nemorosa 'Caradonna'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. S. deserta. Wildlife plant - insects. To prolong flowering remove flower spikes as they fadePests & DiseasesSlugs, snails on young growth.Place of originEurope to central AsiaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeRacemesTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a sunny borderPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
Salvia - Growing Guide
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