Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose'
Garden Sage
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Garden Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose') - Description
Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose' is a sensational new dwarf Salvia that is a wonderful compliment to its blue flowering cousin, Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'. Soft lilac-pink flower spikes top the dark green foliage from June through August. Sensation Rose has a nice compact habit which makes it ideal for use in containers or as an edging to your planting border.
Garden Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Garden Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose') - Growth
Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.
Garden Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose') - Planting
Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.
Garden Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Garden Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose') - Interesting facts
Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".
Garden Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Rose') - Soil and irrigation
Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.
