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A magnet to bees, hoverflies, and butterflies, Salvia nemorosa East Friesland is a compact and highly floriferous variety of intense purple Salvia. This classic Salvia is commonly known as ‘Balkan Clary’.The slim flower spikes are densely packed with tiny, vibrant blooms from July until September above mounds of dense, lush dark green foliage.Plant Salvia nemorosa East Friesland towards the front of your border as an attractive way of proving colourful groundcover and texture or filling otherwise bare spaces. This fabulous Salvia will reach an eventual height of 40cm, and a spread of 60cm in a spot receiving full sunshine.Salvia nemorosa East Friesland grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Add plenty organic matter at the time of planting to give your young Salvias a great start.Deadhead faded flower spikes in summer to promote continuous flowering. Prune your plants back in spring before applying a layer of mulch to feed the soil, retain moisture, and suppress weeds.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Salvia nemorosa East Friesland 1 litre Pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Balkan clary |
| Hardiness | H7 (-20°C and below) |
| Colour | Purple |
| Format | 1 Litre Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.75 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.60 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | South-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
