Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Award-Winning Meadow Sage
The Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is an elegant perennial known for its striking deep purple flower spikes and nearly black stems. This award-winning cultivar (RHS Award of Garden Merit) blooms from June to September, producing vertical spikes of rich violet-blue flowers that rise up to 24 inches tall on distinctive purple-black stems.
Key Features
- Distinctive Purple-Black Stems: Dark stems create dramatic contrast with the vibrant violet-blue flower spikes
- Extended Bloom Period: Flowers continuously from late spring through early fall with deadheading
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the growing season
- Aromatic Gray-Green Foliage: Fragrant leaves add texture and interest even when not in bloom
- Compact Growth Habit: Forms neat clumps 18-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide
Growing Requirements
This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 3-9, 'Caradonna' performs exceptionally well in sandy or gravelly soils and tolerates dry conditions once established. For best blooming results, provide regular watering during the first growing season. Cut back spent flower spikes to encourage reblooming and maintain compact growth.
Garden Uses
'Caradonna' works beautifully in perennial borders, cottage gardens, and mass plantings. Its upright form provides strong vertical interest, making it ideal for pairing with yellow Achillea, ornamental grasses, or roses. Perfect for creating wildlife-friendly gardens and excellent as cut flowers for arrangements.
Bulk Pack Advantage
This pack of 40 plants is perfect for large-scale garden projects, creating impressive drifts, or establishing pollinator corridors. Supplied in 9cm recyclable growing pots at 10-25cm height.
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
Delivery Fees: €14.95
Delivery Times
Typical Delivery Times
1. **Austria**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
2. **Belgium**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
3. **Bulgaria**
- Delivery time: 1-9 days
4. **Croatia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
5. **Czechia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
6. **Denmark**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
7. **Estonia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
8. **Finland**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
9. **France**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
10. **Germany**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
11. **Greece**
- Delivery time: 1-10 days
12. **Hungary**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
13. **Ireland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
14. **Italy**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
15. **Latvia**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
16. **Lithuania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
17. **Luxembourg**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
18. **Netherlands**
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19. **Poland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
20. **Portugal**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
21. **Romania**
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22. **Slovakia**
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23. **Slovenia**
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24. **Spain**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
25. **Sweden**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
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