Description
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Blue’ is a stunning perennial plant with tall spikes of vibrant blue flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The plant forms a compact clump of dark green, aromatic leaves that complement the colorful blooms. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and care for, and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden. ‘New Dimension Blue’ looks lovely when planted in groups or mixed with other perennials such as echinacea, rudbeckia, and veronica. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. This plant is also deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established, making it a great addition to a low-maintenance garden.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Salvia ‘New Dimension Blue’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Blue’ can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:The name salvia comes from the Latin world “salvus” meaning well or unharmed?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Blue’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Blue’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Blue’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Blue’ can have problems with slugs, snails and leafhoppers, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators. It is not considered to be toxic.
