Go Back Salvia Caradonna

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:06 PM
Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    This German cultivar has flowering spikes that are very dark purple with beautiful, blue-purple flowers. A great new vertical accent plant for the perennial bed.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates drought. Prefers moist, gravelly or sandy soils with good drainage. Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer, but need regular moisture to encourage this. Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. Plants may become somewhat floppy and open up as the summer progresses, particularly in humid climates. If plants flop or otherwise depreciate in summer to the point where they look unsightly, consider cutting them back to the basal foliage. In any event, cut plants back after flowering has concluded.

    Flower Color

    Deep blue-purple

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    15-18 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    24-30 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Dry to medium

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border, Cottage garden, Naturalize , Butterfly garden, Accent , Showy flowers

    Bloom Time

    Late May through August

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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