Pollinator Magnet with Striking Bi-Color Blooms
Salvia Cherry Blossom is a stunning annual or tender perennial, prized for its light cherry-salmon to white trumpet-shaped flower spikes that rise above lush, green mounded foliage. This well-branched variety produces 6–8″ stems topped with vibrant blooms, often displaying both cherry and white shades on the same plant for a dramatic, ever-changing display. With a moderate growth rate and a mature size of 12–18″, Cherry Blossom brings long-lasting color and dynamic contrast to garden beds, borders, and containers from late spring to frost.
Perfect for ornamental use, Salvia Cherry Blossom is a favorite for pollinator gardens. Its tubular flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, supporting local biodiversity while adding beauty to your landscape. The plant’s compact, mounded habit ensures it fits seamlessly into both small and large spaces. With excellent heat tolerance and moderate drought resistance, Cherry Blossom delivers reliable performance with minimal care, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Cherry Blossom salvia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types from sandy to loamy or even clay when amended for drainage. Plant after the last frost, spacing 14–18 inches apart to encourage airflow and reduce disease risk. Deadheading spent blooms encourages continuous flowering, while monthly feeding keeps plants vigorous. In colder regions, grow as an annual or overwinter in containers indoors. In USDA Zones 7–10, it may persist as a tender perennial.
Growing Success Tips:
- Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for best flowering and vigor
- Space plants 14–18 inches apart to promote healthy air circulation
- Deadhead regularly to extend the blooming period and encourage new growth
- Water moderately; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot
Salvia Cherry Blossom offers outstanding value as a pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance ornamental with unique, bi-color blooms. Its compact size, resilience, and season-long flowering make it a standout in any sunny garden. For bushier plants and more blooms, pinch back young stems after transplanting.
Product Features
- Light cherry-salmon to white trumpet-like flower spikes
- Height: 12–18″; Spread: 14–16″
- Well-branched, mounded habit with 6–8″ flower stems
- Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
- Heat and moderate drought tolerant
Growing Information
- Annual or tender perennial (Zones 7–10)
- Full sun exposure required
- Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types
- Plant spacing: 14–18 inches apart
- Water use: average; avoid overwatering
Key Benefits
- Vibrant, contrasting blooms for dynamic garden color
- Supports pollinators and garden biodiversity
- Compact, mounded habit fits containers and small spaces
- Easy to grow, heat tolerant, and low maintenance
