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Salvia nemorosa 'Burgundy Candles'
Salvia nemorosa 'Burgundy Candles'
Salvia nemorosa 'Burgundy Candles'

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Salvia nemorosa 'Burgundy Candles'

(Burgundy Candles Meadow Sage) When the burgundy buds of Salvia nemorosa 'Burgundy Candles' open, deep violet-blue flowers emerge. They are supported by burgundy and green bracts on purple stems.

Common name This is the non-scientific name used for a plant. A plant may have several common names, depending on the gardener's location. To further confuse the matter, a common name may be shared by several completely different plants. At Flowers by the Sea, we rely on the scientific name to identify our plants and avoid confusion. Burgundy Candles Meadow Sage
USDA Zones The U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones indicate the temperature zones where a plant is likely to thrive. It is determined by the average annual winter minimum temperature. Actual winter temperatures may be higher or lower than the average. 5 - 9
Size (h/w/fh) The anticipated mature size of the plant: Height, Width & Flower Height. 12"/24"/28"
Exposure This is the average amount of sunlight that a plant needs to thrive. Generally, full sun exposure is 6 or more hours of direct sun daily while partial shade is less than 4 hours of sun or dappled shade all day. Plants may tolerate more sunlight in cooler climates and need afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Full sun to partial shade
Soil type This is the kind of soil that a plant needs to thrive. Most plants require a well-drained soil that allows the water to soak into the soil without becoming soggy. Sandy and clay soils can be improved by digging in compost to improve drainage. Well drained
Water needs Plants have specific water requirements. Water loving means the plant needs regular watering to keep the soil moist. Average generally indicates applying 1 inch of water per week, or watering when the soil is dry to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. One inch of water is equal to 5 gallons per square yard of soil surface. Average
Container plant? "Yes" indicates that this plant can be successfully grown as a container plant. Yes
Patent # This plant is patented, or a patent application has been filed and is pending and may not be propagated, under U.S. Federal Code, Title 35, Part II, Chapter 15 §161 without a license from the patent holder. 22,754
Mature height The mature height of this plant in average conditions. 1 to 2 feet
Mature spread The mature width of this plant in average conditions. 1 to 2 feet
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(Burgundy Candles Meadow Sage) When the burgundy buds of Salvia nemorosa 'Burgundy Candles' open, deep violet-blue flowers emerge. They are supported by burgundy and green bracts on purple stems.

The veined, lance-shaped leaves of this 2012 introduction are dark green and have serrated margins. Rising vertically above the foliage, the flower spikes look like cool flames. This long-blooming cultivar, which is native to Europe and Asia, is attractive to butterflies but not deer.

The mother plant -- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' -- was exposed to other Meadow Sages in a Ball Horticultural greenhouse. So Burgundy Candles Meadow Sage resulted from open pollination, and the father plant is unknown. Prodigious plant hybridizer Scott C. Trees is the inventor.

Ball describes this hybrid as being "most similar" to the unpatented Salvia nemorosa 'May Night', except for variations in flower and bract color.

Meadow Sages are fragrant perennials known for their ease of care and adaptability, including tolerance of heat and cold. As their group name implies, they commonly grow wild in meadows and pastures. This one does well in many kinds of soil as long as drainage is good. Give it average to ample water and full sun to partial shade.