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Salvia nemorosa Schneehügel - Woodland Sage

Salvia nemorosa Schneehügel
Woodland Sage, Balkan Clary

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All the rest of the order was fine, only the sage suffered during transport: the leaves were soft, yellow, and very small; I believe the young plants stayed without light for a bit too long; I planted them carefully, we will see if they recover in spring.

agnes, 17/11/2024

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A hardy perennial with an abundance of flowers. It bears aromatic foliage. From the beginning of summer until the end, it produces a multitude of flowering spikes dotted with snowy flowers. Charming and vigorous, it is easy to grow absolutely everywhere in the UK, in the ground as well as in flower pots.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
35 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Salvia nemorosa 'Schneehügel', or wood sage 'Schneehügel', is a robust perennial that is easy to grow in all regions. It produces a multitude of flowers throughout the summer. This naturally compact variety bears an abundance of small white flowers, grouped on long spikes. They dominate a clump of very dark green foliage, which is pleasantly aromatic. This hardy, compact, and bright plant is easy to associate in flower beds as well as in flowering pots.

 

Salvia nemorosa is a perennial of the Lamiaceae family. It is a species native to central Europe and western Asia. The cultivar 'Schneehügel', obtained in Germany, is characterised by a compact, ball-shaped habit and a very long white flowering, which lasts for several months.

It presents itself as a ramified clump, whose adult size will not exceed 50cm (20in) in height when flowering, 35cm (14in) for the foliage, and 40cm (16in) in width. This perennial develops in spring, starting from a prostrate rosette of ovate, rough, very dark green leaves with dentate edges, which are aromatic when crushed. It shows a bushy, very branched and sturdy habit. Flowering begins in May-June and continues until August, depending on the climate, in the form of terminal clusters carrying numerous small white flowers (0.5 to 1cm (1in)), with green bracts. The beautiful flower spikes are rich in nectar and delight bees and butterflies. The vegetation of this sage will persist in winter. Its cold-resistant stump does not fear harsh winters if the soil is properly drained.

 

Plant the 'Schneehügel' sage in mixed borders, flower beds, or as a standalone plant, alongside heathers, hebes, or anemones, for example. It is an excellent candidate for ornamenting patios and balconies, but also ideal in low-maintenance flower beds. Easy to grow almost everywhere, it is also one of the hardiest sages, and as such, a fantastic garden perennial that will not disappoint. It withstands everything, even wind, cold, heat, and poor soils. This variety is particularly suitable for a white garden, for example, bordering a path, but it easily associates with all types of flowers. It will be superb in the company of pink flowering plants like 'The Fairy' rose, a red rose for a strong contrast ('Knockout'), or with perennial geraniums. It also pairs well with shrubby lavenders, penstemons, and peonies.

 

With over 900 species of annuals, perennials, and softwood shrubs distributed throughout the globe (except for very cold regions and tropical forests), the Salvia genus is the richest in the Lamiaceae family. The name Salvia, dating back to Roman times, derives from the Latin salvus, meaning "healthy", in reference to the medicinal properties of common sage.

  

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Salvia nemorosa Schneehügel - Woodland Sage (Flowering) Flowering
Salvia nemorosa Schneehügel - Woodland Sage (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 15 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour dark green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Foliage description Aromatic when crushed.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Salvia

Species

nemorosa

Cultivar

Schneehügel

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Woodland Sage, Balkan Clary

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7819572

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Planting and care

Plant Salvia nemorosa 'Schneehügel' in ordinary soil, even poor and rather chalky, but above all well-drained. This plant tolerates some drought, at the expense of flowering, however. It does not appreciate heavy and waterlogged soils in winter, which can harm its hardiness. Plant it in a sunny exposure. It is an easy plant, very floriferous. Give it fertiliser in spring. In April, prune all the branches in half. After flowering, cut the faded flower stems to stimulate and prolong flowering. Divide the plant after 3 years to maintain its vitality. Plant the new divisions in well-worked soil. To improve slightly poor soil, mix in some horticultural compost. In cold areas and in humid regions, use a mineral mulch (gravel, pumice, pebbles) about 4 to 6cm (2in) thick to drain the collar of the plant.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Regularly remove dead stalks to promote and stimulate the emergence of new stalks. Prune back the clump in winter, before the start of vegetation.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, August to September, November
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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