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Salvia nemorosa Caradonna Pink - Woodland Sage

Salvia nemorosa Caradonna Pink
Woodland Sage, Balkan Clary

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Planted six months ago, it is doing very well (heavy soil).

Vanessa, 08/09/2024

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Rose declination of a perennial sage with a famous name, it takes on its main characteristics: early and long-lasting flowers in slender spikes, drought tolerant, hardy and easy to grow in the ground as well as in flower pots. Even in pink, this plant is almost as intense as the famous Caradonna sage, thanks to its dark stems and dark pink buds that contrast with its mini pale pink flowers.  
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna Pink' bears the name of a famous cultivar, Caradonna, given to a bush sage with intense dark purple, highly prized and widely planted in recent years. Now comes the time for a variant with pink flowers. A small, sturdy perennial sage with early flowering, this variety blooms until autumn providing any faded flowers are removed with shears. Its upright and slender spikes appear from May onwards, with dark pink buds that open into multiple miniature flowers in a softer pink, creating a two-tone pink sensation. Dark purple stems give the whole plant a beautiful intensity. This undemanding perennial tolerates drought and brings life to sunny flower beds and containers for almost 6 months.

The Salvia nemorosa is a perennial of the Lamiaceae or Labiate family, and 'Caradonna Pink' is one of its many cultivars. Its adult size does not exceed 50, or even 55 cm in height when in bloom, with foliage reaching 40 cm (16in), and a width of 30 cm (12in). This perennial develops from a prostrate rosette of oval, rough, embossed, very dark green, toothed, aromatic leaves. It has a bushy, compact, heavily branched and sturdy habit. Flowering begins in May and continues until August. It slows down during the height of summer when the soil is dry, then resumes in September if it has been pruned after the first wave of flowers. From the foliage tuft, slender terminal clusters of numerous small flowers (0.5 to 1 cm (0in)) in a soft pink, with bracts of dark purple, emerge on stems. The beautiful nectar-rich flower spikes are a delight for butterflies and bees.

The 'Caradonna Pink' sage is an excellent choice for ornamental terraces and balconies, as well as a preferred host for low-maintenance flower beds. Easy to grow, this plant is also one of the hardiest sages, and therefore a fantastic garden perennial that will not disappoint. It withstands everything, wind, cold, heat, and poor soils. It looks stunning alongside roses. It pairs perfectly with grey foliage of mugworts in dry soil or purple foliage, such as that of Physocarpus opulifolius Lady in Red in moister soil, or even with the anise green foliage of Lady's mantle. It also pairs well with light pink flowering plants, both tonal and contrasting with its intensity, such as pink vervain hastata, which towers over it, arbustive Barnsley mallow, or Penstemon digitalis Dakota Burgundy

With over 900 species of annuals, perennials, and softwood shrubs spread all over the globe, except in very cold regions and tropical forests, the genus Salvia is the richest in the Lamiaceae family. The name Salvia, which dates back to Roman times, derives from the Latin word salvus 'healthy' in reference to the medicinal properties of common sage.

 

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to June, August to September
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 12 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Foliage description Aromatic foliage when crushed.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Salvia

Species

nemorosa

Cultivar

Caradonna Pink

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Woodland Sage, Balkan Clary

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference18592

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Planting and care

The Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna Pink' should be planted from October to March, outside the frost period, with a spacing of 40 cm (16in) in well-drained, even rocky soil, in full sun or partial shade. This plant appreciates limestone and tolerates some drought. In winter, this plant does not like heavy and waterlogged soils, which can harm its hardiness. A light compost made of manure or other organic matter should be applied in winter. Prune it to 20 cm (8in) in late winter before the start of vegetation. Beware of gastropods that can attack young shoots. In humid areas, apply a 4 to 6 cm (2in) thick 'mulch' made of minerals (gravel, pumice, pebbles) to drain the collar of the plant. Under these conditions, it can withstand temperatures as low as -25°C (-13°F). To preserve the vitality of the sage, it is good to divide the plant after 3 years. Plant the new plants in well-worked soil: to improve slightly poor soil, mix in some horticultural compost.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Rocky, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flower stems regularly in order to promote and stimulate the emergence of new stems. Cut back the clump in winter, before the start of vegetation.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, July to August
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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