{"product_id":"velour-pink-mexican-sage-salvia-leucantha-velour-pink","title":"Velour Pink Mexican Sage - Salvia leucantha 'Velour Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelour Pink Mexican Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia leucantha\u003c\/em\u003e 'Velour Pink') is a compact, fast growing sage about 1m high and 1m to 1.2m wide. Slender stems, velvety white in bud, carry warm pink tubular flowers above a mound of soft grey green leaves from summer through autumn. Its parent species holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems and buds are velvety white and the leaves soft and grey green, which makes it a plant people want to touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate season colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers keep coming through summer and autumn, when many borders are running out of steam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a Mexican sage.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays around 1m high, so it fits an ordinary border without taking it over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and easy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows quickly in most soils and needs only a prune after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and mixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 90cm apart so the mounds meet without crowding. Warm pink looks good against silver foliage and with white daisies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and planters.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a bold container display on a sunny patio. Water it often in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with other nectar plants to keep bees and butterflies visiting from summer to the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Velour Pink Mexican Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the most flowers in sun. It tolerates only a light frost, and harder frost burns the top growth, so in cold districts choose a sheltered spot and mulch in winter. Frost free subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates most soil types but grows best in moist, well drained loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep it well watered in hot weather. Fertilise regularly to keep it looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune once a year after flowering and add fresh mulch. That maintains a supply of fresh flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Velour Pink Mexican Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a big planting, while the 140mm pots give a stronger start. Plant out soon after delivery, water in well and mulch the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/salvia\"\u003eBrowse the full salvia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Velour Pink flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers from summer through autumn. Keeping it watered and fed in hot weather helps the display last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes frost damage it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light frost is tolerated, but harder frost burns the top growth. Give it shelter and winter mulch in cold areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year after flowering, cut back the finished stems to keep the plant tidy and encourage fresh flowering growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789634404671,"sku":"SAL-LEU-VELOUR-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789634437439,"sku":"SAL-LEU-VELOUR-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/velour-pink-mexican-sage-salvia-leucantha-velour-pink.jpg?v=1792192076","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/velour-pink-mexican-sage-salvia-leucantha-velour-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}