Sage 'Caradonna' – Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' – Deep purple, easy and versatile perennial garden plant (10-25 cm)

Short introduction

Looking for a colorful, low-maintenance perennial that gives your garden an instant boost? Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is an excellent choice! This sage has beautiful deep purple flower spikes that provide an impressive flowering period from June to September. Perfect for borders, ground cover, and bee and butterfly gardens.

Detailed description

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna', also known as common sage, is a strong, hardy perennial with striking deep purple flowers. With a height of about 10 to 25 cm, this variety is somewhat shorter than other Salvia nemorosa variants, making it ideal as a colorful ground cover or for the front of the border.

The flowering period extends from June to September, during which the flowers not only look beautiful but also provide an important food source for bees and butterflies. This way, you create an ecologically valuable garden that is attractive to pollinators.

Features

• Latin name: Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

• Dutch name: Sage ‘Caradonna’

• Quantity: Available in sets of 6, 12, 20, 40, or 60 pieces (ideal for different garden sizes)

• Flower color: Deep purple flower spikes

• Height: 10 - 25 cm

• Location: Sun to partial shade

• Flowering period: June - September

• Winter hardy: Yes, frost resistant

• Evergreen: No

• Toxic: No, safe for children and pets

• Ecological: Attracts bees and butterflies

Care tips

• Location: Choose a sunny spot for optimal blooming. Partial shade is possible, but the flower color may be slightly less intense.

• Soil: Preferably well-draining, moderately dry to slightly moist soil. Avoid boggy areas to prevent root rot.

• Water: Provide sufficient water during dry periods, especially in the first growing season.

• Pruning: Cutting back after the first bloom can stimulate a second bloom.

• Winter: The plant is winter hardy to about -25 °C. Protect roots during very wet winters with mulch.

• Fertilization: A light fertilization in spring helps promote strong growth and rich blooming.

Why choose Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'?

• Easy care: Perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

• Long flowering: Blooms long and abundantly from June to September.

• Small height: Ideal for front borders, rock gardens, or as ground cover.

• Ecological: Attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

• Safe: Non-toxic, suitable for gardens with children and pets.

• Various quantities: Choose from sets of 6, 12, 20, 40, or 60 plants, suitable for any garden size.

Applications

• Borders and flower beds

• Ground cover in sunny or partially shaded gardens

• Bee and butterfly gardens

• Rock gardens and Mediterranean gardens

• Balcony or terrace plants in large pots (if well-draining)

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