Salvia nemorosa Caradonna

About this plant

Deep purple flower spikes rise on striking dark stems above aromatic green foliage, giving this perennial sage a strong vertical accent and reliable summer colour in sunny mixed borders.

Supplied bare root · supplier grade I, without a nursery pot. Any grade shown is the supplier's bare-root grade, not a pot measurement. One live plant. Individual specimens vary naturally in height, leaf colour and form with age, season and growing conditions. Photographs show the variety; the specimen supplied may differ.

Growing and care

• Light: Full sun or partial shade; moist but well-drained soil.
• Watering: Water when needed to maintain moisture while allowing excess water to drain.
• Seasonal interest: Summer
• Hardiness / temperature: RHS H6: minimum winter temperature range -20 to -15°C.
• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil.
• Aftercare: Protect the unpotted roots from drying out before planting.