Pink Profusion Salvia (PW)

Key Characteristics

• Botanical Name: Salvia nemorosa ‘Pink Profusion’ (PP 31435) 

• Common Name: Pink Profusion® Salvia

• Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Mature Size: Approximately 14–16″ (35–40 cm) tall × 16–20″ (41–51 cm) wide. 

• Bloom Description: Dense spikes of dark‑pink flowers on darker pink calyxes; blooms start late spring/early summer and repeat with trimming. 

• Displays strong rebloom ability when cut back after initial flowering. 

• Wildlife friendly: attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer and rabbits tend to avoid it. 

Light & Site Requirements

• Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) is ideal. Some part‑sun tolerated, but bloom and form are best in full sun. 

• Soil should be well‑drained — avoid waterlogged or heavy clay sites. 

• Plant spacing: Allow for roughly 16–20″ width and 14–16″ height when mature. Good air circulation helps maintain health. 

Watering & Maintenance

• Water regularly after planting until established. Then, this salvia is fairly drought‑tolerant, though regular watering helps best bloom. 

• Deadhead or shear back spent flower stalks after the first flush to encourage rebloom. 

• Fertilize lightly in early spring if soil is poor; heavy fertilization or overly rich soil may produce floppy growth. 

Cold‑Climate Considerations (for Zone 3)

• Since it is rated to Zone 3, it should perform reliably in colder climates with the right site selection. 

• Ensure the planting site has full sun, good drainage, and is not prone to winter crown sogginess or standing water.

• In early spring, clean up any winter‑damaged growth; new growth will reemerge from the base. Some gardeners may lightly mulch but ensure drainage remains.

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