Salvia ‘Pink Profusion’: A profusion of pink charm

Botanical portrait
Salvia ‘Pink Profusion’ is a hybrid perennial sage that combines elegance and robustness. With its bright pink flowers and aromatic foliage, it stands out for its continuous flowering from late spring until the first frosts. Ideal for modern or traditional gardens, it meets the expectations of lovers of resistant and attractive perennials.

Discovery
Resulting from crosses between varieties of perennial sage, ‘Pink Profusion’ was developed to offer exceptional flowering and great tolerance to varied conditions. Appreciated for its ability to produce several waves of flowers in the same season, it has quickly gained popularity in ornamental gardens.

Morphological description
Height: 35 to 40 cm.
Width: 40 to 50 cm.
Shape: Compact and dense clump, with robust, well-branched stems.
Flowers: Bright pink, borne on dark pink calyxes that retain their colour even after the flowers have fallen.
Foliage: Dark green, slightly rough, very fragrant and repellent to herbivores.
Flowering: From May to October, in successive waves, with a break between each cycle.

Flowering and attractiveness in the garden
The flowering of ‘Pink Profusion’ is remarkable for its duration and intensity. Each flowering cycle can be restarted by a light pruning of the faded flowers. Its flowers attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a valuable plant for biodiversity.

Hybrids and related varieties
‘Pink Profusion’ is a notable improvement over other perennial salvias thanks to its prolonged flowering. It compares favourably with varieties such as Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ or ‘Rose Marvel’, but it surpasses them in its remontant character.

Adaptations and Ecology
This sage is well suited to gardens in USDA zones 3 to 8. It is resistant to winter cold, tolerates summer heat well, and thrives in well-drained soils. Its drought tolerance and aromatic foliage make it a less attractive plant to deer and rabbits.

Growing and Care Tips
Exposure: Full sun (6 hours or more per day).
Soil: Well-drained, rich or poor, but not too wet.
Care:
Prune off spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
Mulch in winter in cold areas to protect the stump.
Associations: It pairs beautifully with plants with silvery gray foliage such as mugwort or perennials with blue flowers such as catmint.

Key Benefits
Exceptional repeat bloomer.
Attracts pollinators while repelling deer and rabbits.
Undemanding and easy to grow.

Salvia ‘Pink Profusion’ is a true revolution among perennial salvias. With its long flowering period and minimal maintenance, it meets the needs of gardeners concerned with aesthetics, biodiversity and simplicity.