Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'
Bumbleberry Garden Sage
- Pollinators swarm in droves
- Deep, intense flower color
- Perfect for borders or containers
- Category: Perennials
- Patent: PP31602
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 10-12 in
- Spread: 12-14 in
- Spacing: 14-16 in
- Temperature: -40°F
- Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Additional Information about Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'
Bees and other pollinators swarm to this perennial in droves. Dark fuchsia-pink flowers on dark wine-purple calyxes on a petite habit of attractive deep green foliage. The deep, intense color makes other pink Salvias pale in comparison. This cute, small-sized package is perfect for the front of the border or grown in a quart pot.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'
Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun.
Drought tolerant but blooms better with average moisture.
Cut back after flowering to promote re-blooming. Average fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Summer