Salvia nemorosa Feathers Flamingo Bocoffla
Salvia nemorosa Feathers Flamingo Bocoffla
Salvia nemorosa Feathers Flamingo Bocoffla
Salvia nemorosa Feathers Flamingo Bocoffla
Salvia nemorosa Feathers Flamingo Bocoffla
Salvia nemorosa Feathers Flamingo® 'Bocoffla'
Woodland Sage, Balkan Clary
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Marie Genevieve F., 29/03/2023
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Description
Salvia nemorosa Feathers Flamingo is a variety of bush sage, compact, airy and elegant, with deeply incised foliage. Its flowering is soft pink, in dense spikes that appear in the heart of summer, from June to August, and bloom again in autumn. This perennial excels in windy gardens and withstands drought and sea spray. Easy to grow in most regions, in the garden and in pots, it is one of the hardiest sages, and as such a wonderful garden perennial that does not disappoint.
Salvia nemorosa is a perennial of the Lamiaceae or Labiatae family. It is a species native to central Europe and western Asia. Feathers Flamingo 'Bocoffla' is one of its many cultivars. It reaches an adult size of about 45cm in height and 30cm (12in) in width. This perennial grows from a prostrate rosette of dark green leaves with toothed edges. It has a bushy, well-branched and sturdy habit. The flowering takes place from June to August, in terminal clusters composed of numerous small flowers (0.5 to 1cm) of pale pink. The beautiful compact spikes with nectar-rich flowers follow one another throughout the summer and delight butterflies. The plant blooms again in autumn.
This bush sage has the advantage of blooming until late summer if faded inflorescences are removed. It withstands everything, even wind, cold, heat and poor soils. It looks superb with grey foliage of Artemisias in dry soil; or purple foliage like that of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lady in Red' in moister soil. It also pairs well with pink-flowering plants like Verbena hastata 'Rosea', Lavatera 'Barnsley' or Penstemon 'Evelyn'. It is also perfect for mass plantings and borders along with Perovskias or Hardy Geraniums.
With more than 900 species of annuals, perennials and woody shrubs, distributed all over the globe, except for very cold regions and tropical forests, the genus Salvia is the richest in the Lamiaceae family. The name Salvia, dating back to Roman times, derives from the Latin salvus "healthy" in reference to the medicinal properties of common sage.
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Salvia
nemorosa
Feathers Flamingo® 'Bocoffla'
Lamiaceae
Woodland Sage, Balkan Clary
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Salvia nemorosa Feathers Flamingo should be planted from October to March, outside of frost periods, with a spacing of 40cm (16in) in a well-drained soil, even rocky, in full sun. This plant tolerates some drought. It does not appreciate heavy and waterlogged soils in winter, which can harm its hardiness. In winter, provide a light compost of manure or other organic matter. Prune it back to 30cm (12in) in late winter before the start of vegetation. Beware of gastropods that can attack young shoots. In humid regions, use a mineral mulch (gravel, pumice, pebbles, etc.) with a thickness of 4 to 6cm (2in) to drain the collar of the plant. Under these conditions, it can withstand temperatures as low as -30 °C (-22°F). To preserve the vitality of the sage, it is advisable 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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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.