Salvia 'Sensation Pink'

Overview and Features

Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Pink' is a compact, clump-forming perennial known for its profusion of soft pink flower spikes and neat, bushy habit. A cultivar from the 'Sensation' series, it offers long flowering periods, excellent garden performance, and strong appeal to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

This variety is especially suitable for small borders, containers, wildlife-friendly gardens, and low-maintenance plantings. Its compact nature makes it ideal for front-of-border displays, edging, and patio pots.

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowers: Soft pink spikes with contrasting calyces

• Foliage: Aromatic, green, lance-shaped leaves

• Flowering period: May to September (prolonged with deadheading)

• Habit: Compact, bushy, upright

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Hardiness: RHS H7 (down to -20°C)

• Wildlife value: High – attractive to pollinators

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Planting and Growing Conditions

Salvia 'Sensation Pink' is easy to grow and thrives in a sunny, well-drained spot.

Light Requirements

• Full sun is essential for the best flowering and compact growth

• Will tolerate light shade but may bloom less profusely

Soil Preferences

• Grows well in moderately fertile, well-drained soils

• Will tolerate chalky, loamy, or sandy soil types

• Avoid wet or heavy soils – excess moisture can lead to root rot

Planting Tips

• Plant in spring or early autumn

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart for a dense, mounding effect

• Incorporate grit into planting holes in heavy soils for improved drainage

• Water thoroughly after planting to help establish roots

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Care and Maintenance

This Salvia variety is low-maintenance and ideal for gardeners seeking long-lasting colour with minimal effort.

Watering

• Water regularly in the first season until well established

• Once mature, it is drought-tolerant, needing only occasional watering during dry spells

• Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of mildew

Feeding

• Feed with a balanced, general-purpose fertiliser in early spring

• Avoid over-fertilising – too much nitrogen can reduce flowering and cause floppy growth

Pruning and Deadheading

• Deadhead regularly to promote continuous flowering through summer

• In late summer, shear back faded stems by one-third to encourage a second flush

• Cut back to the base in late autumn or early spring to tidy the plant for new growth

Dividing

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring to maintain vigour and shape

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Garden Use and Design Ideas

Salvia 'Sensation Pink' is a versatile plant that suits various garden styles and combinations.

Best Uses

• Front-of-border plantings

• Edging paths and beds

• Wildlife or pollinator gardens

• Rock gardens or gravel gardens

• Container displays on sunny patios

Companion Plants

• Pairs beautifully with other drought-tolerant plants such as:

  • Nepeta, Coreopsis, Lavender, Echinacea, and Scabiosa

• Complements ornamental grasses like Festuca glauca or Pennisetum

• Works well with silver-leaved or purple-toned foliage for contrast

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Wildlife, Hardiness, and Notes

• Wildlife-Friendly: Provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in most areas – no special winter protection needed

• Pest/Disease Resistance: Generally trouble-free, but ensure airflow to prevent mildew

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