Salvia X Sylvestris 'Rose Queen' (Sage)

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Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: bright rose-pink
Other features: attractive to butterflies and bees; wrinkled, grey-green leaves
Hardiness: fully hardy
Slender spires of bright rose-pink flowers opening from dark pink buds in early and mid-summer. 'Rose Queen' is perfect for filling gaps left by spring-flowering plants in the middle of a moist, well-drained herbaceous border. Flourishing in sun or light dappled shade, the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees.Garden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.

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