{"title":"Salvia Nemorosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive your garden a professional finish with our premium \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/i\u003e bare roots. We have selected the very best varieties for structure and performance, including the iconic ‘Caradonna’—famous for its glowing black-purple stems—and the compact, reliable ‘Ostfriesland’. \u003cspan class=\"citation-105 citation-end-105\"\u003eThese hardy perennials provide essential vertical height in herbaceous borders, creating intense drifts of violet-blue spikes that return year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salvia-nemorosa-caradonna","title":"Salvia 'Caradonna' (Balkan Sage)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ is a standout hardy perennial, celebrated for its unique glowing violet-blue flowers held on striking, dark purple-black stems that create a dramatic vertical accent in sunny borders and gravel gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRising from a neat, basal rosette of aromatic, grey-green foliage, the slender spikes bloom profusely from early summer. The contrast between the dark stems and the vibrant petals makes this variety architecturally superior to other salvias, maintaining its form well without flopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a fully sunny position in light, moderately fertile, and free-draining soil. ‘Caradonna’ is drought-tolerant once established and hates winter wet, so ensure the ground does not become waterlogged during the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater well during its first season to establish the root system. To encourage a second flush of flowers later in the season, cut back the faded flower spikes in mid-summer. The clumps can be divided in spring every few years to maintain vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brilliant choice for pollinators, ‘Caradonna’ is a magnet for bees and butterflies. Its vertical habit makes it an excellent partner for planting alongside roses, silver-leaved artemisias, or swaying ornamental grasses like Stipa tenuissima.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"1 bare root","offer_id":53224106230093,"sku":"SAL-CAR-1","price":2.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 bare roots","offer_id":53224106262861,"sku":"SAL-CAR-3","price":6.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 bare roots","offer_id":53224106295629,"sku":"SAL-CAR-9","price":14.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2627\/9245\/files\/SALVIACARADONNA-SQUARE-topaz-upscale-3.4x-caesium.jpg?v=1769549304"},{"product_id":"salvia-nemorosa-ostfriesland","title":"Salvia 'Ostfriesland' (East Friesland)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ (East Friesland) is a compact and highly reliable perennial sage, prized for its intense violet-purple flower spikes that bring long-lasting colour to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForming a neat, low-growing mound of aromatic, grey-green foliage, it produces a profusion of stiff, upright stems packed with small, tubular blooms. Its dense, bushy habit makes it perfect for edging paths or adding structure without blocking views further back in the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a fully sunny position for the most vibrant display, thriving in light, moderately fertile, and well-drained soil. This variety is famously drought-tolerant once established and performs exceptionally well in sandy or chalky conditions where other plants might struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during its first season to establish the roots. To extend the flowering season, cut back the faded flower spikes in mid-summer; this often triggers a fresh flush of blooms in early autumn. Clumps can be divided every few years in spring to maintain vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brilliant choice for attracting bees and butterflies, ‘Ostfriesland’ provides a rich splash of colour at the front of the border. It pairs beautifully with the silver foliage of Artemisias, the bright yellows of Rudbeckias, or the soft sway of ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"1 bare root","offer_id":53224106525005,"sku":"SAL-OSTFRND-1","price":2.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 bare roots","offer_id":53224106557773,"sku":"SAL-OSTFRND-3","price":6.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 bare roots","offer_id":53224106590541,"sku":"SAL-OSTFRND-9","price":14.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2627\/9245\/files\/SALVIAOSTFRIESLAND-SQUARE-topaz-upscale-3.4x-caesium.jpg?v=1769549286"}],"url":"https:\/\/hardingandbloom.co.uk\/collections\/salvia-nemorosa.oembed","provider":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}