Whorled clary ‘Purple Rain’ (Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Whorled clary ‘Purple Rain’ (Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant whorled clary ‘Purple Rain’ in a south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’ 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

There are a wide range of applications for this plant. whorled clary ‘Purple Rain’ can be applied in/as:

• Flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;
• Hedging and screens – so useful for delimiting different areas and giving privacy;
• Wall-side borders – that create a very specific microclimate;