Salvia greggii Pink 2ltr

Salvia greggii ‘Pink’ is a wonderfully cheerful, long-flowering salvia that produces waves of soft to bright pink blooms from summer well into autumn. It forms a neat, bushy plant with lightly aromatic foliage, making it ideal for sunny borders, gravel gardens, raised beds and patio pots. It’s also a firm favourite with bees and other pollinators, bringing extra life to the garden as well as colour.

This is a brilliant “keep-on-giving” plant—snip off faded stems and it quickly pushes out fresh growth and more flowers. If you want reliable colour for months, without constant fuss, Salvia greggii ‘Pink’ is a top choice for the Avon Bulbs & Plants style of planting.

Planting Instructions

When to Plant:

Plant in spring or early autumn, while the soil is workable (avoid planting into frozen or waterlogged ground).

Where to Plant:
Choose a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil. Salvia greggii dislikes winter wet, so drainage is key. Ideal for mixed borders, gravel gardens, raised beds, and pots and containers.

How to Plant:

• Depth: Plant so the top of the compost is level with the soil surface.
• Spacing: Space plants 35–45 cm (14–18 inches) apart to allow them to bush out.
• Soil Prep: If your soil is heavy, mix in horticultural grit to improve drainage. Avoid over-fertile soil which can lead to softer growth.

Watering:
Water well after planting and keep watering while the plant establishes. Once established, Salvia greggii is fairly drought tolerant, but it will flower best with occasional watering during prolonged dry spells (especially in pots).

Aftercare Tips:

• Deadhead or lightly trim after each flush of flowers to encourage more blooms.
• In spring, cut back to healthy growth to keep plants compact and floriferous.
• In colder or very exposed gardens, provide winter protection (a dry mulch around the base, or move pots to a sheltered spot).

Top Tip:
Salvia greggii ‘Pink’ looks gorgeous paired with lavender, nepeta, ornamental grasses and Achillea. Give it a quick trim after flowering bursts and it will keep blooming for months.