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Balkan clary [Blue Bouquetta] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Balkan clary [Blue Bouquetta]

Salvia nemorosa Blue Bouquetta ('Alkif')

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

No pruning required, but deadheading after the first flowering will encourage repeat flowering

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

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be affected by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be affected by powdery mildews and verticillium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years