Clary (Salvia sclarea)
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Where to plant
Let’s now see where to plant Clary (Salvia sclarea). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.
Orientation
You should plant clary in a south facing garden.
Garden style
It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Salvia sclarea can work very well in gardens of different styles:
- City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
- Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
- Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
- Patios, balconies and containers – gardens confined to the space next to buildings where the cultivation is done in pots and containers;
Planting type
clary is often applied in flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden; but also wall-side borders – that create a very specific microclimate;.