Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
Blakan clary ‘Ostfriesland’ is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 0.5m and will spread up to 0.5m.
Flowering
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ produces purple flowers. These flowers will be produced between June to September.
Foliage
Blakan clary ‘Ostfriesland’ is a deciduous plant and produces green foliage. This plant produces fragrant foliage. you should deadhead this plant regularly to promote new flowers coming through.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ can have problems with slugs and snails, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators and is not considered to be toxic.
Soil Requirements
Blakan clary ‘Ostfriesland’ requires a soil that stays slightly wet, but also has decent drainage and it can be planted in soil of any pH.