Salvia nemerosa Bordeau Compact Rose

Description

Salvia nemerosa Bordeau Compact Rose is a compact, fully hardy perennial which flowers all summer long. The rich pink flowers attract pollinators and are a valuable source of food for many insects. Remove flowers as they begin to go over to maximise the flowering period. It is an excellent plant for the front of borders as well as planters / troughs / window boxes.

In harsher winters this hardy perennial will die right down to ground level but will return with fresh growth in the spring. The plant will appreciate a mulch of well rotted compost / manure in the early spring.

Important: Despite some of the common names for this plant including the name “Sage” no part of this plant is edible.

More Details:

Family: Lamiaceae 
Syn:
Common Name: Balkan Clary, Sage, Steppe Sage
Native: Balkans
Height x Spread: 45cm x 18cm (18″ x 24″)
Soil Type: Fertile, Humus rich, Well Drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Aspect: Sunny
UK Hardiness: Hardy
Flowering Time: June, July, August, September
Flower Colour: Rich Pink
Foliage Colour: Green