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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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DeciduousRough, ovate to lance-shaped, notched, wrinkled, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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BlueViolet blue -
Height50cm (20in) -
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) -
Full sun
SALVIA nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. 'deserta'. Wildlife plant - insects. To prolong flowering remove flower spikes as they fade
Pests & DiseasesSlugs and snails on young growth
Place of originEurope to central Asia. Garden originResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a sunny borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning 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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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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