Jumbo Pink Sage

Jumbo Pink Sage (Salvia nemorosa Sallyrosa 'Jumbo Pink')

Jumbo Pink Sage (Salvia nemorosa Sallyrosa 'Jumbo Pink') is a bold, long-blooming perennial known for its abundant spikes of vibrant pink flowers and compact, mounding habit. This colorful variety adds striking texture, vibrant color, and an eye-catching focal point to pollinator gardens, borders, and containers.

Distinctive Features

'Jumbo Pink' produces masses of tall, upright flower spikes covered in vivid pink blooms from late spring through summer. The aromatic, gray-green foliage provides a soft contrast to the bold flower color and is deer-resistant. Its compact habit, growing 16 to 20 inches tall, makes it perfect for small garden spaces, borders, and container plantings. The long-lasting flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while spent flower spikes can be left for winter interest or trimmed to encourage additional blooming.

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 but requires good airflow.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9, adaptable to temperate climates.

Ideal Uses

• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with nectar-rich blooms.
• Bird Gardens: Seed heads provide food for birds in fall and winter.
• Borders and Containers: Compact size makes it perfect for front-of-border plantings and small pots.
• Cut Flower Gardens: Long-lasting blooms are excellent for fresh arrangements.
• Naturalized Plantings: Adds bright color and texture to wildflower and meadow-style gardens.

Low Maintenance Care

Jumbo 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 Jumbo Pink Sage?

Jumbo Pink Sage offers vibrant, long-lasting color, pollinator support, and reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

• Vibrant Pink Blooms: Provides bold, seasonal color from late spring through summer.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Compact Growth Habit: Perfect for small spaces and container plantings.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care once established.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Aromatic foliage is unappealing to browsing animals.

For vibrant color, pollinator support, and reliable garden performance, Jumbo Pink Sage (Salvia nemorosa Sallyrosa 'Jumbo Pink') is an exceptional focal point choice for borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.