Ballerina Pink Sage

Ballerina Pink Sage (Salvia 'Ballerina Pink')

Ballerina Pink Sage (Salvia 'Ballerina Pink') is a graceful, long-blooming perennial known for its soft pink flower spikes and aromatic green foliage. This compact and elegant variety adds refined texture, gentle color, and an eye-catching focal point to borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Distinctive Features

'Ballerina Pink' features tall, upright spikes of delicate pink flowers that bloom from late spring through fall. The soft, pastel blooms contrast beautifully with the aromatic, gray-green foliage, which is resistant to deer and rabbits. Growing 18 to 24 inches tall, its compact, clump-forming habit makes it ideal for small garden spaces, containers, and front-of-border plantings. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while spent flower spikes can be left for winter interest or trimmed to encourage additional flowering.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun; requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
• Water: Requires moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
• Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels with good airflow.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9, adaptable to temperate climates.

Ideal Uses

• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with nectar-rich blooms.
• Borders and Containers: Compact size is perfect for small spaces and pots.
• Cut Flower Gardens: Long-lasting spikes add soft, romantic color to fresh arrangements.
• Naturalized Plantings: Adds delicate color to wildflower and meadow-style gardens.
• Pathway Edging: Ideal for adding soft color along walkways and borders.

Low Maintenance Care

Ballerina Pink Sage is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that thrives with minimal care once established.

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming or leave seed heads for winter interest.
• Fertilizing: Minimal fertilization is required; apply compost in early spring if desired.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Resistant to deer, rabbits, and most common pests.
• Winter Care: Cut back dead foliage in early spring to encourage new growth.

Why Choose Ballerina Pink Sage?

Ballerina Pink Sage offers soft, long-lasting blooms, compact growth, and ecological benefits, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

• Delicate Pink Blooms: Provides soft, romantic color from late spring through fall.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Compact Growth Habit: Ideal for small spaces and container plantings.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care once established.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Aromatic foliage deters browsing animals.

For soft, romantic color, compact growth, and reliable garden performance, Ballerina Pink Sage (Salvia 'Ballerina Pink') is an exceptional focal point choice for borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.