Salvia nemorosa - P13

Description
The Balkan clary (Salvia nemorosa) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces purple, lip-shaped flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance from June to July. Repeated flowering occurs in September with proper care. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Balkan clary is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Balkan clary are grey-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Balkan clary 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 forms lip-shaped, purple 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