Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series) — Bushy

Overview

Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series) is a bushy shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, coastal, mediterranean climate plants and flower borders and beds. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

About

Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series) is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Salvia in the Lamiaceae family. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers sandy or loamy soils that are neutral in pH and well-drained or moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, patios, containers, wildlife gardens, coastal areas, and Mediterranean climates. It offers seasonal interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed sown in spring or softwood cuttings taken in early summer.

About the genus

Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrub
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Flower borders and beds
Native to: Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series)

Propagation: Seed sown in spring, Softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series)?

Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series) need?

Salvia pratensis 'Sky Dance' (Ballet Series) grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.