Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'

With its indigo flower spikes and compact nature, is it any wonder that 'East Friesland' is one of our favourite salvias? Heck, it's one of our favourite plants full stop. This woodland sage was first bred and introduced in Germany back in the 1960s, and thanks to its long flowering season, vivid blooms and rugged nature, quickly became popular. A contained, bushy habit makes this plant the ideal pick for container-growing on a sunny patio, balcony or terrace. Salvias are on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list, thanks to their appeal to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. 'East Friesland' is a recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating its stellar performance in British gardens.