Salvia Fashionista 'Ballerina Pink'
Salvia Fashionista 'Ballerina Pink' is a refined perennial with soft pink flower spikes held above a neat clump of deep green foliage in late spring through summer. Its upright form and gentle color bring a polished look to sunny plantings while providing reliable pollinator activity.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Average to well drained soil
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This salvia is a cultivated ornamental hybrid and is not native to North America but is valued for its strong garden performance, extended bloom, and refined color.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hummingbirds
- Highly attractive to hummingbirds which feed from the tubular pink flowers throughout the bloom period.
Butterflies
- Draws in butterflies such as Swallowtails and Painted Ladies seeking nectar from the upright flower spikes.
Bees
- Supports native bees and bumblebees which regularly visit the blooms for nectar and pollen.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow for good air flow and a full upright clump.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and mixed perennial beds where its soft pink color pairs well with both cool and warm toned companions.
Companion Plants
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Provides airy lavender blue blooms that contrast with the soft pink spikes.
- Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - Adds larger upright flowers and extends pollinator interest into midsummer.
- Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Offers a flowing mound of cool toned blooms that complements the vertical habit.
- Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction' (Yarrow) - Brings flat topped blooms and warm tones that pair well in sunny plantings.
- Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) - Introduces vertical structure and seasonal foliage color.