Salvia Nemorosa Caradonna | 9cm Pot

Slender spires of dazzling blooms. Position: full sun Soil: light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: fully hardy Above the compact mound of aromatic, grey-green foliage, purple-black stems arise from early summer bearing rich, violet-blue flowers. A vibrant and long-flowering addition to the border, they look spectacular when planted with rich plums and pinks as well as smokey purples. Garden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon as they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.