{"product_id":"salvia-donau-bare-roots-uk","title":"Salvia 'Donau'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite flowers can be every bit as expressive as the brightest colours, particularly on \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Donau'. This compact ornamental sage produces an abundance of crisp, snow-white, two-lipped blooms, each emerging from a rich purple-brown calyx that makes the petals seem even brighter. The darkest buds offer a beautiful contrast before opening, and the calyces continue to add detail as individual flowers fade. Slender flower spikes rise above fresh, bright green foliage, giving the whole plant a light, airy appearance despite its wonderfully generous flowering habit. \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Donau' looks especially lovely beside violet-blue nepeta, pink gaura and softly silvered foliage, where its white flowers bring a calm, luminous note to summer planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Dutch-bred Magical River salvias, \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Donau' has a tidy, well-branched habit that suits patio containers as beautifully as the front of a border. Growing to around 50–60cm tall, it produces flowers from early summer until the first frosts, providing a welcome source of nectar for visiting pollinators. Plant \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Donau' in a sunny spot with free-draining soil, and water regularly while establishing; once settled, it tolerates short dry spells. Trim faded flowering stems to encourage further blooms, and leave harder pruning until spring, after the worst frost has passed. With its striking dark calyces and beautifully clean colouring, \u003ci\u003eSalvia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Donau' is an elegant choice for months of summer interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm pot","offer_id":60349966549376,"sku":"SALDON1X","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 x 9cm pot","offer_id":60349966582144,"sku":"SALDON3X","price":38.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 x 9cm pot","offer_id":60349966614912,"sku":"SALDON6X","price":71.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/salvia-donau-1_13888dab-eed3-43f8-8dd5-0bc0b50c1219.jpg?v=1794305703","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/salvia-donau-bare-roots-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}