Salvia ‘East Friesland’ — Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Salvia ‘East Friesland’ — Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Salvia ‘East Friesland’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with deep violet-purple and flowering june to september. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 17cm pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 45–50 cm × 30–45 cm
- Flowering: June to September
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Beneficial Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 17cm pot
The detail
Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' (also known as 'Ostfriesland') is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its striking spikes of deep violet-purple flowers. A recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this reliable variety produces dense, upright flower spikes from early summer through to autumn, creating a bold display in any garden setting. The flowers are rich in nectar and pollen, making them a magnet for bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.
The neat, bushy habit and aromatic mid-green foliage make East Friesland an excellent choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, gravel gardens and containers. Deadheading after the first flush of flowers can encourage a second wave of blooms later in the season.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' (syn. 'Ostfriesland') |
| Mature size | 45–50 cm × 30–45 cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Flowering | June to September |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Beneficial Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Containers, Mass Planting |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Salvia ‘East Friesland’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to september. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Salvia ‘East Friesland’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 17cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.