{"product_id":"salvia-apex-pink","title":"Salvia 'Apex Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApex Pink Salvia | Salvia nemorosa ‘Apex Pink’ | Apex Pink Meadow Sage | Salvia ‘Apex Pink’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApex Pink Salvia is a stunning, sun-loving herbaceous perennial prized for its spectacular, continuous profusion of densely packed, bright pink flower spikes that bloom prolifically from early summer well into the fall. This exceptionally tough, heat-tolerant selection is known for its remarkable, compact, upright habit and highly aromatic, finely textured green foliage. Its intensely nectar-rich blossoms are an absolute magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a spectacular, low-maintenance thriller for sunny landscape borders, pollinator gardens, and mixed patio containers. With its bold, vibrant color and reliable performance through challenging heat, humidity, and dry conditions, Apex Pink offers an extraordinary display of lush summer blooms with exceptionally straightforward care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Apex Pink Salvia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; thrives in bright, direct sunlight (at least 6 to 8 hours per day) to produce the most abundant blooms, the strongest stems, and maintain a tight, compact, upright form. Too much shade will cause the plant to become leggy and significantly reduce flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to poor, sandy, or average soils as long as drainage is excellent. It is extremely susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged clay, especially during the cold, wet winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; water regularly until established, then allow the top few inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant once mature and strongly dislikes consistently wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally low maintenance. Deadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage a continuous, prolific second flush of blooms throughout the season. In late winter or early spring, shear the old foliage back to the basal rosette just before new growth emerges to maintain a tidy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; naturally deer- and rabbit-resistant due to its strongly aromatic foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in USDA zones 4–9; exceptionally cold-hardy and reliable across a wide range of climates provided it has excellent winter drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApex Pink Salvia plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4\" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blossomdale","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch \/ Single","offer_id":54757414863127,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 2 Pack","offer_id":54757414895895,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 4 Pack","offer_id":54757414928663,"sku":null,"price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch \/ 6 Pack","offer_id":54757414961431,"sku":null,"price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5416\/8343\/files\/Salvia_ApexPink_1.jpg?v=1787678936","url":"https:\/\/blossomdale.com\/products\/salvia-apex-pink","provider":"Blossomdale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}