Salvia × superba Merleau™ Rose

Perennial Sage

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.468.290

The Perennial Sages are invaluable for their rich display of spiky flowers in the early summer border. This compact selection features deep rose flower spikes all summer, even flowering well in its first year from seed. Deadhead just below the spend heads to encourage repeat flowering. Excellent for cutting. Drought tolerant once established. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. Easily divided in spring, every 3 to 4 years. Selected by S&G Flowers.

Further details for
Salvia × superba Merleau™ Rose

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Pink

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
30-40 cm
12-16 inches

Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium