Salvia 'Ostfriesland'

Perennial | Rich purple-blue flowers | Full sun | Frost hardy

Close-up of purple and lavender lavender flowers growing in a garden with green foliage in the background.

Quick Facts

  • Mature size: Approx. 60–80cm high x 60–80cm wide

  • Position: Full sun to part shade

  • Flowering: Late spring through autumn

  • Flower colour: Deep violet-blue

  • Foliage: Aromatic green leaves

  • Climate tolerance: Heat and light frost tolerant once established

  • Water needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

  • Maintenance: Low – prune lightly after flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Salvia ‘Ostfriesland’ is celebrated for its long flowering period and striking deep violet-blue blooms. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for the front or middle of borders, repeated drifts, or container planting. Low-maintenance and resilient, it thrives in sunny gardens, tolerates heat and light frost, and attracts pollinators.

Planting & Care Tips

  • Plant in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil

  • Water regularly during establishment, then reduce once settled

  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage ongoing blooms

  • Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape

  • Mulch lightly to retain moisture and protect roots