Salvia sclarea 'Vatican White' - P9

Description
The Biennial clary 'Vatican White' (Salvia sclarea) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces white flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance from June to July. Its heart-shaped, notched leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres. The Biennial clary 'Vatican White' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Biennial clary 'Vatican White' are medium green, heart-shaped and crenate.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Biennial clary 'Vatican White' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

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
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White' forms white flowers arranged in panicles from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, cosmetics, rock garden, bee pasture, steppe garden, perennial bed, medicinal plant, scented garden