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Flowering from early summer into autumn, it provides a long-lasting display of colour and vertical interest in borders and naturalistic planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe elegant flower spikes rise above aromatic grey-green foliage, creating strong architectural lines and dramatic contrast. The dark stems make the vibrant purple flowers appear even richer, giving this variety exceptional garden presence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, ‘Caradonna’ is an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Regular deadheading encourages repeat flowering, often producing several flushes of blooms throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts compact upright habit makes it ideal for the middle of sunny borders, prairie-style planting, gravel gardens, and cottage garden schemes. The flowers also make excellent cut stems for indoor arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThriving in full sun, it prefers well-drained soil and becomes drought tolerant once established. Hardy, reliable, and easy to maintain, it returns year after year with increasing impact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElegant, colourful, and pollinator-friendly, Salvia ‘Caradonna’ is a garden favourite for adding rich colour and structure throughout the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpring: Fresh aromatic foliage emerges.\u003cbr\u003eEarly Summer: Deep purple flower spikes appear.\u003cbr\u003eSummer: Repeat flowering with deadheading.\u003cbr\u003eAutumn: Continued blooms and strong garden structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViolet-purple flowers – Rich long-lasting colour.\u003cbr\u003eDark stems – Dramatic architectural contrast.\u003cbr\u003ePollinator friendly – Loved by bees and butterflies.\u003cbr\u003eAromatic foliage – Fragrant grey-green leaves.\u003cbr\u003eLong flowering season – Early summer to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSunny borders – Adds height and colour.\u003cbr\u003eCottage gardens – Traditional planting schemes.\u003cbr\u003ePrairie planting – Naturalistic combinations.\u003cbr\u003ePollinator gardens – Supports beneficial insects.\u003cbr\u003eGravel gardens – Thrives in free-draining soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSun\/Position: Full sun preferred.\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-drained soil essential.\u003cbr\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.\u003cbr\u003eCare: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming and cut back in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePerovskia – Silver foliage contrast.\u003cbr\u003eEchinacea – Prairie-style planting.\u003cbr\u003eVerbena bonariensis – Adds airy texture.\u003cbr\u003eCalamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ – Vertical structure.\u003cbr\u003eNepeta – Long-flowering companion plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56953133957446,"sku":"172861","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/salvia-ner-caradonna-3-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}