Salvia 'Clotted Cream'

Salvia 'Clotted Cream'

Salvia 'Clotted Cream' is a beautifully refined sage, offering soft ivory blooms with a hint of buttery warmth. Flowering from early summer to the first frost, this elegant variety brings light to borders, gravel gardens, and containers while drawing in bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its neat growth habit, aromatic foliage, and long-lasting performance make it a must-have for gardeners seeking subtle sophistication.

Specifications:

• Height: 50–70cm

• Spread: 40–60cm

• Flowering: June to October ☀️🍂

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained; thrives in sandy, chalky, or stony soils

🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:
Clotted Cream is particularly well-suited to the dry, sun-drenched gardens of the Isle of Wight. It thrives in coastal conditions and is ideal for exposed borders or Mediterranean-style planting schemes. In light soils, this Salvia needs minimal input — just a spring cut-back and occasional deadheading to keep the blooms coming.

🌿 Ideal Companion Plants for Salvia 'Clotted Cream' 

1. Achillea millefolium ‘Summer Fruits Lemon’
Soft lemon tones pair beautifully with creamy white, creating a soothing, sun-loving combination.

2. Pennisetum orientale ‘Flamingo’
Feathery pink grass plumes add height, texture, and movement around Salvia’s upright blooms.

3. Gaura lindheimeri ‘The Bride’
Whimsical white flowers create a cloud-like effect, blending seamlessly with Salvia's creamy palette.

4. Erigeron karvinskianus
Low-growing daisy flowers soften the base and provide continuous colour well into autumn.

5. Geranium ‘Rozanne’
Violet-blue flowers offer gentle contrast, extending colour interest while keeping a cool, cottage-garden feel.

🌟 The Green Standard Tip:
Use Clotted Cream in a restrained planting palette with whites, soft yellows, and gentle blues for a relaxed, timeless feel — or contrast it with stronger purples and reds to let it glow.