Light up your garden from May right through to November for seven months of splendid colour. Each plant also offers alluring, aromatic, evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage which releases a sumptuous sage scent whenever it is brushed against – making these generous, bushy plants ideal for lining a pathway or seating area.
Much loved by pollinators your ‘Pretty in Pink Salvia Collection’ comprises x jamensis 'Senorita Leah' with clusters of salmon-pink blooms from June to November and a height and spread of around 90cm; microphylla ‘Pink Pong’ – a slightly more substantial microphylla, with larger leaves and flowers, and hot pink blooms from June to November, again with a height and spread of 90cm; finally microphylla ‘Angel Wings’ with pretty pastel pink flowers from May to November and a height of 80cm with a spread of 60cm.
Plant your ‘Pretty in Pink’ Salvia Collection in well-drained soil of any kind except heavy clay and provide with any aspect other than north facing. Dependent upon where you garden in the UK, your plants may need some protection from temperatures which dip below -10°C as both ‘Senorita Leah’ and ‘Angel Wings’ are H4 hardy, whilst ‘Pink Pong’ is more robust at H5.
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