Salvia ‘Merleau Rose Compact’ is a dwarf, upright perennial. This variety features an invaluable rich display of small beautiful, tubular flowers that create a striking blossom display, adding both texture and vibrant colour to the landscape. Whether planted in borders, containers, or mass plantings, Salvia ‘Merleau Rose Compact’ offers both beauty and performance, drawing attention with its striking continuous floral display.

This variety is especially prized for it’s ability to attract pollinators. It has been noted how the blooms attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, making it the perfect option for those wanting to add to a pollinator garden. Perfectly suited for pots and containers, where their vibrant hue and graceful growing habit can be fully appreciated. Whether placed on a patio or nestled within borders they are excellent performers, it is sure to stand out and become a striking highlight in any garden setting.

Whether planted in clusters for a dramatic effect or as a striking focal point, Salvia ‘Marleau Rose Compact’ makes a bold statement in any garden. Its blooms are sure to captivate and inspire, bringing a burst of brightness to your outdoor space.

The compact selection features deep rose flower spikes all summer, even flowering abundantly just the first year from seed. Great variety for cutting, adding striking beauty to both fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Sow seeds from March to April in pots or seedling trays, spreading them evenly on the surface of moist compost, a light sprinkle of soil is all that’s needed to gently cover the seeds. Once your seeds are sown, place the pots or trays in a warm, controlled environment such as a greenhouse or propagator, maintaining a consistent temperature between 18-24°C. This warm, humid environment will encourage the seeds to germinate. Seedlings typically take 15-21 days to appear. During this time, monitor the compost to keep it moist, but avoid overwatering, which can cause the seeds to rot.

Once your seedlings are established, transplant them into larger pots to accommodate their growth. From end of May gradually acclimate them to cooler conditions by hardening them off over 7-10 days, allowing the plants to adjust to outdoor conditions. Before planting them outside, ensure the soil is sandy, well-drained and in planted in full sun. Pinch back the growing tip to encourage a fuller, bushier growth. Deadhead spent flowers if you prefer to prevent self-seeding. Avoid pruning old stems until new growth begins to appear in the spring. The best time to divide perennial Salvias is early spring, before new growth starts to emerge.