This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
"Sensational deep-purple flowers borne on black stems - a must among silvers - and a new star of the sunny border"
I planted several of these Salvias with Anthemis Tinctoria.The purple/deep blue spires complimented the buttery yellow of the Anthemis beautifully.They flowered over a long period and were taller than expected.Looking forward to them bushing out more in their second Summer.
Busy Lizzy
Devon
Healthy plants for the mixed border -I have used to underpland some tall roses
Abisgran
Edinburgh
A long flowering plant very attractive to bees.
bramblesmum
north west
A lovely plant that adds great colour over a long season, drought tolerant and great for insects
Marian
Staffs
To underplant roses
Rachel de Fluff
Northamptonshire
Planted in container !
Pierre
Perthshire
As always crocus plants were first rate and packaging first rate
Smiffy
North devon
Healthy and well grown plants
DJ
Yorkshire
looks good in the garden and the bees love it
kazza
east yorkshire
gOOD STRONG PLANT LOVELY COLOUR
LOZ
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
100.0
Val
Hello, If none of the stems are damaged, then I suspect this is because the plant only gets the sun from one direction and it is growing towards it.
Helen
sdb
Hello there It could be over watering or under watering it is hard to say, but 5" pots are not very big. I would plant them up into larger containers and then keep the soil moist. Plants in pots will dry out fast particularly with this hot weather we are having. Hope this helps.
sansan
Hello, These plants are fully hardy, so I would advise planting them straight out in the garden now. Just keep an eye out for slugs and snails next year when the new foliage is emerging!
helen
giles
Hello, I'm sorry for any confusion. The eventual height of these wonderful perennials can vary as it can range from between 30 - 60cm in height (I think the 75cm quoted below is a slight exaggeration).
helen
jackie middleton
Hello Jackie, Salvia nemorosa Caradonna probably has the longest flowering period, but it does get to 75cm tall - just click on the following lin to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/perennials/salvia-nemorosa-caradonna/classid.2000006629/ If that is too tall, then Saliva nemorosa Ostfriesland may be a better option http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/perennials/salvia-nemorosa-ostfriesland/classid.3545/ I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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