Salvia 'Ostfriesland' — perennial

Overview

Salvia 'Ostfriesland' is a perennial in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family. Salvia 'Ostfriesland' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders and containers.

About

Salvia 'Ostfriesland' is a named cultivar of the genus Salvia in the Lamiaceae. It is grown for a prolonged summer flowering display. Flowering runs from June to September, providing a clear seasonal presence in the border.

About the genus

Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.

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In the garden

Salvia 'Ostfriesland' belongs to the Salvia genus within the mint family, Lamiaceae, and is presented to gardeners as a named cultivar selected for its summer-long bloom. As a cultivar rather than a wild species, it is handled as part of standard perennial planting schemes and valued for its defined flowering season in the UK. Plant where it will receive appropriate exposure and where soil drains freely; avoid sites that remain waterlogged. Regular removal of spent flower stems during the flowering months helps maintain appearance and can prolong the display. A formative trim after flowering renews growth and keeps the clump tidy for the following season. Use Salvia 'Ostfriesland' where a predictable block of summer bloom is useful: mixed herbaceous borders, perennial drifts or containers sized for perennials. Its flowering window from June to September makes scheduling of pruning and rotation straightforward, and the planting can be planned around that reliable run of blooms.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: full sun
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
Soil moisture: moderate
Exposure: sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Salvia 'Ostfriesland' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, containers
Fragrance: aromatic leaves

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia 'Ostfriesland'

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Water moderately. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Pruning: Cut back hard in early spring to encourage fresh growth.
Propagation: softwood cuttings