Salvia nemorosa 'New Dimension Rose' is a compact perennial with intensely colored rose pink flower spikes that rise above aromatic gray green foliage. Blooming early and reblooming with deadheading, it adds vertical interest and vibrant color to sunny borders and pollinator gardens while staying tidy and dense in form.
Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 10 - 12 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer with possible rebloom
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained soil with moderate fertility
Watering Needs: Low once established; tolerates brief droughts
Deer Resistance: Strongly aromatic foliage deters deer and rabbits
Native Status
Salvia nemorosa is native to central and eastern Europe. 'New Dimension Rose' is a cultivated variety bred for compactness and rich flower color.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Highly attractive to honeybees and native bees particularly long tongued species like bumblebees and digger bees.
Butterflies
- Draws small to medium sized butterflies including skippers, sulfurs, and hairstreaks with its dense nectar packed blooms.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports hoverflies and parasitic wasps which contribute to natural pest control in the garden.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space plants 10 - 12 in apart to encourage upright clumping and repeat blooming.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for edging sunny beds, containers, rock gardens, and as a colorful mid layer in herbaceous borders.
Companion Plants
- Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow White' - Bright white coneflowers contrast with the rich rose tones and share similar growing needs.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' - Golden yellow daisy like blooms offer a low growing complement to salvia’s upright habit.
- Nepeta faassenii 'Walker’s Low' - Aromatic blue flowers and mounding form soften the bold lines of salvia.
- Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' - Feathery foliage and brick red blooms echo salvia’s warmth and thrive in the same sun drenched spaces.
- Stachys byzantina (Lambs Ear) - Silvery velvety leaves contrast beautifully with dark salvia stems and offer excellent groundcover.