Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Balkan clary 'Caradonna'
A compact, perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage. Upright, purple-black stems hold racemes of violet- purple flowers from summer through to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Black | Grey Silver Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Black | Purple | Grey Silver Green | |
| Autumn | Purple Black | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Mulch in spring. Best in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 15-18°C in spring, by division in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flower spikes as they fade to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs, snails and leafhoppers
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
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