Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Salvia x sylvestris 'Rose Queen' bears tall spikes of rose-pink flowers, from June to July. It's ideal for growing at the front of a sunny border, in containers or gravel garden. Plants are fully hardy and the flowers are extremely attractive to bees.

For best results grow Salvia x sylvestris 'Rose Queen' in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Prolong the flowering period by deadheading spent blooms regularly.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyesyes
Pruneyesyesyes

Salvia ‘Rose queen’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Rose queen’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Rose queen’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Rose queen’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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