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Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquetta' (Balkan clary 'Blue Bouquetta')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquetta'
Other names
Balkan clary 'Blue Bouquetta', Salvia nemorosa 'Alkif', Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquet'
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Bouquetta' _ 'Blue Bouquetta' is a compact, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with ovate, toothed, aromatic, mid- to grey-green leaves and dense, erect racemes of purple-blue flowers from early summer into autumn.
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquetta' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is scented
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer; Blue, Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquetta' (Balkan clary 'Blue Bouquetta') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, light moist but well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquetta'
Other names
Balkan clary 'Blue Bouquetta', Salvia nemorosa 'Alkif', Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquet'
Genus
Salvia Salvia
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Bouquetta' _ 'Blue Bouquetta' is a compact, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with ovate, toothed, aromatic, mid- to grey-green leaves and dense, erect racemes of purple-blue flowers from early summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is scented
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer; Blue, Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquetta' (Balkan clary 'Blue Bouquetta') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, light moist but well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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