Salvia nemorosa Blue Bouquetta® PP28393

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Salvia nemorosa Blue Bouquetta® is a compact, floriferous meadow sage bred for bold color, strong garden performance, and a tidy form. This dwarf perennial grows just 8–12 inches tall but produces oversized, saturated blue-violet flower spikes that rise well above its dense green foliage. With a naturally rounded, mounded habit and continuous bloom from early summer through fall, it delivers high-impact color in a small space.

Blue Bouquetta® is sterile, meaning it doesn’t expend energy forming seeds—resulting in more flowers and a longer bloom window than typical Salvia nemorosa varieties. Its aromatic foliage is unappealing to deer and rabbits, yet irresistible to pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Ideal for sunny borders, patio containers, and pollinator gardens, it thrives in full sun, well-drained soils, and dry conditions once established. Low maintenance and highly adaptable, this variety combines ornamental beauty with practical resilience.

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Growing Zone	Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Know Your Zone
Pet friendly	Yes
Mature height	12 to 16 inches
Sunlight	Bright light
Type of Soil	Slightly acidic to neutral
Maintenance level	Low maintenance
Water Requirement	Low watering (once every 2 weeks)

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Growth Rate	– Moderate growth rate; establishes fully within first season – Mature height: 8–12 inches – Mature spread: 10–12 inches
Colorful leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Blue
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	– Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies – Aromatic foliage deters deer and rabbits
Self-pollinating	Cross-pollinating
Seasonality	– Blooms from early summer through fall – Foliage dies back in winter and regrows in spring – Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9
Ideal For	– Long-blooming accents – Xeriscaping – Wildlife-friendly gardens – Cut flower use
Leaf Description	– Leaves are ovate, medium green, and aromatic – Foliage is slightly textured with a soft appearance
Flower Description	– Blooms are rich blue-violet in dense, upright spikes – Flowers are long-lasting and appear above compact foliage – Blooming period is from early summer into fall with deadheading
Planting Instructions	– Best time to plant: spring or early fall, allowing roots to establish before summer heat or winter cold – Soil requirements: well-drained, enriched soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH – Planting depth: plant at same depth as in nursery container – Spacing: space 9–12 inches apart for good air circulation and mature spread – Mulching: apply mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth
Pruning & Maintenance	– Deadhead regularly to promote repeat blooming and neat appearance – Cut back stems to 3 inches in fall or early spring to rejuvenate plant
Water Needs	– Water deeply and regularly during first season – Allow soil to dry out between waterings once established – Drought tolerant; avoid soggy or poorly drained soils
Light Needs	– Requires full sun for best flowering performance – Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Harvesting	– Can be harvested for fresh flower arrangements – Ideal to cut in early morning once dew has dried – Flower spikes can also be dried for ornamental use
Fertilizing	– Add compost or organic matter at planting time – Feed with balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if needed – Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent excessive leaf growth over blooms
Pollination	– Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds – Sterile cultivar; does not set seed
Companion Plants	– Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) – Festuca glauca (Blue Fescue) – Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) – Gaillardia spp. (Blanket Flower) – Rudbeckia spp. (Black-Eyed Susan) – Lavandula spp. (Lavender)

Seasonality and Flowering
Planting Instructions

– Blooms from early summer through fall

– Foliage dies back in winter and regrows in spring

– Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9

– Blooms are rich blue-violet in dense, upright spikes

– Flowers are long-lasting and appear above compact foliage

– Blooming period is from early summer into fall with deadheading

– Best time to plant: spring or early fall, allowing roots to establish before summer heat or winter cold

– Soil requirements: well-drained, enriched soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH

– Planting depth: plant at same depth as in nursery container

– Spacing: space 9–12 inches apart for good air circulation and mature spread

– Mulching: apply mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth

Salvia nemorosa Blue Bouquetta® PP28393

Salvia nemorosa Blue Bouquetta® PP28393

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