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'S' > SALVIA > nemorosa > 'Ostfriesland' >

SALVIA nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

Commonly known as Balkan clary, Sage

(syn. Freisland) - Compact growing with violet-blue flower spikes which are a magnet for insects

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Deciduous - rough, grey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
Blue - violet blue
Height - 50cm (20in)
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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
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.
Flower Shape - Racemes - - dense, terminal racemes
Tubular - flowers to 1cm (½in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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 -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
Wildlife - Bee friendly -