Salvia nemorosa 'Midnight Rose' is a spectacular perennial ornamental sage variety, prized for its deep magenta-pink flower spikes supported by dark stems, which create an elegant contrast with the green foliage. It is ideal for borders, flower borders, rustic gardens or mass plantings , providing a vertical accent and a vibrant splash of color in sunny gardens.
This sage has a compact habit and blooms profusely from spring to fall, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for hardy, low-maintenance plants with a strong visual impact .
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
• Family : Lamiaceae
• Plant type : perennial, aromatic, rustic
• Height at maturity : 40–50 cm | Width : 30–40 cm
• Foliage : medium green, slightly aromatic, with a slightly rough texture
• Flowers : intense magenta-pink, arranged in dense vertical spikes , on dark stems
• Flowering : May – September , with a second flowering after pruning the spent flowers
☀️ Growing conditions:
• Exposure : full sun – maximum flowering and intense color
• Soil : well-drained, sandy or stony, high tolerance to poor soils
• Watering : moderate , with good drought tolerance after stabilization
• Frost resistance : up to -20°C – rustic plant, adapted to temperate climates
• Maintenance : low – cut off wilted flower stalks to stimulate reblooming
🏡 Uses and benefits:
• Ideal for borders, rockeries, mass plantings or combinations with lavender, stachys, echinacea
• Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators
• Adds vertical structure and vibrant color to perennial arrangements
• Easy to grow and suitable for gardeners of all levels.
📏 Height with pot included : approx. 25 cm
📦 Attention! The plant is delivered with or without flowers .