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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.7m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Other names: Balkan clary 'Caradonna'
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Genus: Salvia
Variety or cultivar: 'Caradonna' _ 'Caradonna' is a compact, clump-forming perennial with dark-green, toothed leaves. From summer through to early autumn, it bears spikes of violet-blue flowers on upright dark stems.
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Foliage is scented
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Balkan clary 'Caradonna') will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grow in moist, free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Balkan clary 'Caradonna') has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 21:06
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