• Potted Salvia New Dimension Blue with purple flowers on a wooden surface with a blurred garden background
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Salvia New Dimension Blue

Salvia New Dimension Blue

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Salvia 'New Dimension' is a compact, long-flowering perennial that produces masses of rich violet-purple flower spikes above neat mounds of aromatic green foliage. Flowering from late spring through summer, and often well into autumn with regular deadheading, this hardy Salvia is a standout choice for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings and containers.

Part of the popular Salvia nemorosa group, New Dimension is prized for its compact habit, exceptional flower power and ability to attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Its smaller stature makes it ideal for the front of borders where its vibrant colour can be fully appreciated.

Why You'll Love Salvia New Dimension

  • Masses of rich violet-purple flower spikes
  • Compact growth habit perfect for smaller gardens
  • Long flowering season from spring into autumn
  • Highly attractive to bees and pollinators
  • Excellent drought tolerance once established
  • Aromatic foliage
  • Ideal for borders, pots and mass planting
  • Easy-care and low maintenance

  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.4 M Width 0.45 M

Is Salvia New Dimension Blue suitable for my garden?

Salvia New Dimension Blue is best suited in a position that gets

  • Full sun

Salvia New Dimension Blue is

  • Perennial
  • Drought resistant once established
  • Frost Tolerant
  • Drought resistant
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Cold hardy

Salvia New Dimension Blue will thrive in soil that is

  • Free draining
  • Normal

How to establish your Salvia New Dimension Blue?

Plant Salvia New Dimension in a full sun position.

For best flowering:

Choose a location with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Full sun promotes compact growth and abundant blooms.
Avoid heavily shaded locations.

How to maintain your Salvia New Dimension Blue once established?

Water regularly during establishment.

Once established, Salvia New Dimension is drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during prolonged dry periods.

Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

For healthy growth and flowering:

Apply compost annually in spring.
Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser if required.
Avoid excessive feeding, which can encourage leafy growth instead of flowers.

Deadheading is the key to prolonged flowering.

Once the first flush of flowers begins to fade:

Cut flower spikes back by one-third.
Remove spent blooms regularly.
Water lightly after trimming.

This often encourages a fresh flush of flowers and can extend blooming well into autumn.

Summer Maintenance
Remove faded flower stems.
Lightly shape plants if required.
Trim after major flowering flushes to encourage repeat blooms.

Leave some top growth intact through winter.
Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring when new growth begins to emerge.
Frost and Winter Care

Salvia New Dimension is highly frost hardy and performs well throughout New Zealand.

For best winter performance:

Ensure excellent drainage.
Avoid waterlogged soil.
Remove old growth in spring.
Growing in Containers

Its compact size makes New Dimension ideal for containers.

For best results:

Use a premium free-draining potting mix.
Position in full sun.
Water when dry.
Feed lightly during spring and summer.
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