Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' - PLUG/CELGROWN 100 CEL TRAY

Description
The Balkan clary 'Amethyst' (Salvia nemorosa) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces magenta-coloured, lip-shaped flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance from June to September. Repeated flowering occurs in September with the right care. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows approx. 40 cm wide. The Balkan clary 'Amethyst' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Frost hardiness
The Balkan clary 'Amethyst' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again.

Flower
Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' forms lip-shaped, magenta-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance. With the right care, re-flowering in September.

Use
Tubs, rock garden, bee pasture, perennial bed, small/front garden, scented garden, rose garden