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Salvia nemorosa ‘Amethyst’

Balkan Clary 'Amethyst'

Award Winner Loved by Pollinators Hardiness H6

A compact, clump-forming salvia with vivid violet flower spikes from early summer to early autumn. Pollinator-loved, generally pest-free, and ideal for sunny borders, pots, and patios. Grows to around 0.5–1m tall and wide.
SKU: SALV-85-Y
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Plant Details

Flowering Months

January, not a flowering month
February, not a flowering month
March, not a flowering month
April, not a flowering month
May, not a flowering month
June, flowering month
July, flowering month
August, flowering month
September, flowering month
October, not a flowering month
November, not a flowering month
December, not a flowering month

Size

Max Height
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Max Spread
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.

Planting Position

Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South East
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Exposed / Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
Hardiness H6 (−20 to −15 °C) Very cold-hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Coastal Areas
  • Containers
  • Flower Borders
  • Against Wall
Merits
  • Generally pest-free
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit
  • Loved By Pollinators
Salvia nemorosa ‘Amethyst’

Salvia nemorosa ‘Amethyst’ Description

Salvia nemorosa ‘Amethyst’ is an easy, dependable perennial that forms a neat, densely branched, rounded clump of leafy growth, topped with striking violet flower spikes through the main summer season. It’s a brilliant choice if you want long-lasting colour without fuss—highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, and noted as generally pest-free (and often listed with the RHS Award of Garden Merit).

Best in a full-sun position, it thrives in free-draining soils and suits everything from flower borders to containers and courtyard planting. It’s also a strong performer in tougher spots such as coastal gardens. Expect an established size of roughly 0.5–1m in height and spread, making it ideal for mid-border structure and repeat colour.

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