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Herbaceous Perennial

Salvia nemorosa Blue Bouquetta ('Alklf')
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Balkan clary [Blue Bouquetta]

A compact herbaceous perennial, 25cm high, with many stems, ovate, mid-green leaves, and dense racemes of blue-violet flowers from early summer to late autumn

Synonyms
Salvia nemorosa 'Alklf'
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquet'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Blue Purple Green Grey Silver
Autumn Blue Purple Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, light, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring, or by basal or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back spent flower spikes to prolong flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots

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