Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ – Balkan Clary
Salvia ‘Caradonna’ is a striking, upright perennial admired for its deep violet-blue flower spikes held on dramatic dark purple-black stems. Flowering over a long season, it adds bold vertical interest and colour to borders, gravel gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
From late spring into early autumn, it produces masses of slender, upright blooms above a neat clump of aromatic, grey-green foliage. The vibrant flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Best grown in full sun and well-drained soil, Caradonna is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in hot, dry conditions. It pairs beautifully with grasses, achillea, sedum, and other sun-loving perennials.
Key Features:
Height: 50–60 cm
Spread: 40–50 cm
Flowers: May to September
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates dry conditions
Maintenance: Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat flowering; cut back in autumn or early spring
A standout choice for vibrant colour, structure, and long-lasting performance in sunny, low-maintenance planting schemes.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ – Balkan Clary
Salvia ‘Caradonna’ is a striking, upright perennial admired for its deep violet-blue flower spikes held on dramatic dark purple-black stems. Flowering over a long season, it adds bold vertical interest and colour to borders, gravel gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
From late spring into early autumn, it produces masses of slender, upright blooms above a neat clump of aromatic, grey-green foliage. The vibrant flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Best grown in full sun and well-drained soil, Caradonna is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in hot, dry conditions. It pairs beautifully with grasses, achillea, sedum, and other sun-loving perennials.
Key Features:
Height: 50–60 cm
Spread: 40–50 cm
Flowers: May to September
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates dry conditions
Maintenance: Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat flowering; cut back in autumn or early spring
A standout choice for vibrant colour, structure, and long-lasting performance in sunny, low-maintenance planting schemes.
