Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Perennial sages look wonderful in ornamental borders, producing summer-long displays of spiky, nectar-rich flowers. Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a clump-forming salvia, bearing masses of violet-blue flowers from May to July.

For best results grow Salvia 'Caradonna' in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage flowers into mid-autumn. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure, or garden compost.

Plant calendar

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Salvia ‘Caradonna’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Caradonna’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Caradonna’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Caradonna’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Salvia 'Caradonna'
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