Salvia Carodonna - Description

Potted Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Common Name: Caradonna Sage
Other Names: None
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor
Size: Mature height of 60-75 cm, spread of 45-60 cm

Salvia Carodonna - Delivery

Delivery Info: Our Salvia Caradonna plants are carefully packed and shipped to your doorstep, ready to thrive in your garden.

Salvia Carodonna - Characteristics

Mature Size: 60-75 cm tall, 45-60 cm wide
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
Preferred Position: Full sun to partial shade
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Upright, clump-forming
Hardy: Yes, it's hardy
Diseases: Generally resistant to most diseases

Salvia Carodonna - Uses

Uses in Garden: Caradonna Sage is a versatile plant that adds vibrant purple-blue color to your garden borders, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. It's perfect for mixed perennial beds and herb gardens.

Salvia Carodonna - Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Full sun
Frost Hardy: Yes, it's frost hardy
Fast or Slow Growing: Moderate growth rate
Pruning Advice: Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and maintain a compact shape.

Salvia Carodonna - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors in late winter or directly outdoors in spring.
Trench Preparation: Prepare well-draining soil with organic matter.
Positioning of Plants: Plant in a sunny location with good air circulation.
Plant Spacing: Space plants 45-60 cm apart.
Pruning: Trim back spent flower spikes to encourage continuous blooming.

Facts About Salvia Carodonna:

This sage variety is known for its striking violet-blue flower spikes.
It's drought-tolerant once established.
Deer and rabbits tend to avoid it due to its strong fragrance.
Enhance your garden with the beauty of Salvia Caradonna, a hardy and stunning perennial that will bring color and pollinators to your outdoor space.