Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Common Name:
Balkan Clary 'Caradonna'

Description:
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a striking, compact perennial known for its deep violet-blue flower spikes held on dramatic dark purple-black stems. Blooming from late spring through autumn, this variety is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its upright, bushy growth habit and aromatic, grey-green foliage add texture and contrast to garden borders. 'Caradonna' thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is highly drought and frost tolerant once established. Regular deadheading encourages repeat flowering, and its sturdy stems make it an excellent cut flower for floral arrangements.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 50–70cm
• Width: 40–50cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Violet-Blue on Dark Stems

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Frost Tolerant
• Long Flowering Period
• Suitable for Cut Flowers

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Coreopsis
• Achillea (Yarrow)

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here