Salvia 'Rose Rhapsody' (Salvia pratensis)
25 seeds $3.50
Salvia 'Rose Rhapsody' has many spikes of large, two-tone flowers are coral pink on the top part of the flower and lavender pink on the bottom. The overall effect is soft pink. It repeat blooms if deadheaded, and it's a good cut flower .
Salvia 'Rose Rhapsody' is a first-year flowering perennial . It is very attractive to hummingbirds , butterflies and beneficial insects . The coarse, wrinkled leaves are distinguishing, and the plants get bushier every year . Highly recommended for the cottage garden .
Salvia pratensis 'Rose Rhapsody' (Ballet Series) was introduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds in 2005. Also known as Meadow Clary Sage. Deer resistant . Hardy in zones 3-9.
Also see Salvia pratensis 'Twilight Serenade' .
height 20" spacing 15"
Sowing Salvia pratensis 'Rose Rhapsody' Seeds
Start salvia seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.