Sage 'Caradonna' P11(1L)

Downy sage 'Caradonna' – Elegant and Long-flowering Perennial

Mossy sage 'Caradonna' (Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna') is a striking, perennial perennial with an upright, slender habit. It is characterized by intensely purple, long inflorescences set on dark purple, almost black stems. Thanks to its unique appearance, hardiness and long flowering, it is an excellent choice for flower beds, naturalistic gardens and compositions with other perennials.

Main characteristics of sage 'Caradonna'

Flowers

• Colour: Deep purple.
• Shape: Labial, small flowers gathered in slender, dense spikes.
• Flowering period: June–September, with the possibility of re-flowering after pruning.
• Decorativeness: It creates striking vertical accents in the garden, attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

List

• Colour: Dark green, slightly mossy.
• Shape: Lanceolate, notched at the edges.
• Aromaticity: Intensely fragrant – repel some pests, e.g. aphids and snails.

Cut

• Form: An erect, compact and slender clump.
• Height: 40–60 cm.
• Width: 30–50 cm, grows moderately.

Cultivation requirements of sage 'Caradonna'

Location and soil

• Position: Full sun – provides the best coloration and abundant flowering.
• Soil: Permeable, moderately moist to dry, preferably sandy loam, with a neutral or slightly alkaline pH.
• Humidity: Drought resistant, but requires regular watering in the first year after planting.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Moderate – water only during longer periods of drought.
• Fertilization: In the spring, you can use a compound fertilizer to encourage growth and flowering.

Care

• Trimming: After the first flowering, it is worth pruning the inflorescences, which can stimulate the plant to bloom again in late summer.
• Reproduction: By dividing clumps in spring or by stem cuttings in summer.
• Wintering: Fully frost resistant (zone 4–9), does not require additional protection.

The use of sage 'Caradonna'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Mixed discounts: It goes perfectly with roses, coneflowers, rudbeckias, catnip and ornamental grasses.
• Structural plantings: Its slender stems give the beds rhythm and elegance.

Edging and paths

• Ideal for borders of flower beds and along paths, where its scent repels aphids and snails.

Naturalistic and prairie gardens

• Perfect for wildlife-inspired gardens, where it attracts pollinating insects.

Melliferous plant

• It supports biodiversity by attracting bees and butterflies.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes