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SALVIA nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'
Commonly known as Balkan clary, Sage
(syn. Freisland) - Compact growing with violet-blue flower spikes which are a magnet for insects
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Deciduous - rough, grey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Blue - violet blue -
Height - 50cm (20in) -
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - many-branched perennial
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. 'deserta'. Wildlife plant - insects. To prolong flowering remove flower spikes as they fade -
Pests & Diseases - slugs and snails on young growth -
Place of origin - Europe to central Asia. Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - dense, terminal racemes
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Tubular - flowers to 1cm (½in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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