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Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage) 'Caradonna'

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A standout perennial that commands attention with its striking violet blue flower spikes held atop deep purple stems, creating a dramatic monochromatic display from early to midsummer. The slender, upright flower stems rise above clumps of narrow, aromatic green leaves, offering a more architectural and vibrant presence than many other meadow sages. Growing to a neat 60cm tall, its well structured form makes it perfect for adding vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens or naturalistic planting schemes. Bees and butterflies flock to the nectar rich blooms, while the plant's excellent drought tolerance and resistance to pests make it wonderfully low maintenance. After flowering, a light trim encourages fresh foliage and may prompt a second flush of blooms, extending its ornamental value well into the season.

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Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage) 'Caradonna'

Family of Trees: Lamiaceae

Habit: Herbaceous Perennial, Upright

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimal Temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -20°C

Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic

Flowers or Berries: Deep Purple Flower Spikes

Hardiness: H6 (Very Hardy)

Hardiness ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)