Salvia East Friesland Perennial Plants

Salvia East Friesland – Hardy Perennial Plant

Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' (also known as 'Ostfriesland') is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its striking spikes of deep violet-purple flowers. A recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this reliable variety produces dense, upright flower spikes from early summer through to autumn, creating a bold display in any garden setting. The flowers are rich in nectar and pollen, making them a magnet for bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.

The neat, bushy habit and aromatic mid-green foliage make East Friesland an excellent choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, gravel gardens and containers. Deadheading after the first flush of flowers can encourage a second wave of blooms later in the season.

This plant is supplied garden ready in a 17cm/2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.

What's Included:

• 1 x Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' plant in a 17cm/2L pot

Key Features:

• Deep violet-purple flower spikes over a long season


• Bee and pollinator friendly


• RHS Award of Garden Merit holder


• Compact, clump-forming habit – ideal for borders and containers


• Low maintenance and fully hardy


• Supplied garden ready in a 17cm/2L pot

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' (syn. 'Ostfriesland')


• Common Names: Balkan Clary, Woodland Sage, East Friesland Salvia


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 45–50 cm × 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Mass Planting


• Flowering Time: June to September


• Flower Colour: Deep Violet-Purple


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Average to Moderately Fertile Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Beneficial Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Aromatic, Mid-Green, Lance-Shaped Leaves

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny position in well-drained soil for the best flowering results.


• Water regularly after planting until established.


• Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a second flush of blooms.


• Cut back old growth in early spring to promote fresh, healthy foliage.


• Divide established clumps every few years to maintain vigour.

Notes: This listing is for the East Friesland variety, known for its particularly rich violet-purple flower colour and compact garden habit.

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