Salvia 'Perfect Profusion'

Salvia nemorosa 'Perfect Profusion': Endless Bloom, Effortless Elegance

True to its name, Salvia 'Perfect Profusion' delivers wave after wave of rich violet-blue flower spikes from late spring into fall with remarkable consistency. This breakthrough cultivar offers a more relaxed, airy habit than traditional Salvia nemorosa types, with excellent rebloom and strong pollinator appeal. Its deep green, aromatic foliage forms a soft, billowing base that fills in beautifully without flopping. Whether used in mass plantings or paired with textured companions, it brings long-lasting colour and movement to sunny borders with minimal effort.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 45–55 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm
• Flower Colour: Violet-blue
• Flowering Period: Late spring to fall (repeat blooming)
• Foliage: Aromatic, deep green, slightly mounded
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to sandy soils

Uses and Benefits: A showstopper in pollinator gardens, mixed borders, and naturalistic plantings, 'Perfect Profusion' combines long bloom time with a softer silhouette, offering a more natural flow in the landscape. It’s ideal for filling gaps, weaving colour through a planting scheme, or providing long-season nectar for bees and butterflies. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and low maintenance—it checks all the boxes for modern perennial gardens.

Companion Plants: Combine Salvia 'Perfect Profusion' with the warm, sunset tones of Achillea 'Sassy Summer Sunset', the airy seedheads and fine foliage of Eragrostis spectabilis, and the compact lavender-blue blooms of Nepeta 'Purrsian Blue' for a dynamic, textural display that performs from late spring into autumn.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly until established; mature plants tolerate drought. Trim after each bloom flush to encourage rebloom. Cut back in early spring and divide every few years to maintain density and vigour.

History: Bred by Walters Gardens, 'Perfect Profusion' represents the next generation of Salvia nemorosa breeding, selected for improved bloom duration, rebloom strength, and garden form. Its softer look and extended performance have made it a favourite among designers and gardeners alike.

Final Thoughts: Abundant, graceful, and easy to grow, Salvia 'Perfect Profusion' lives up to its name with a near-continuous display of colour and pollinator activity. It’s the kind of plant that makes the garden feel full, alive, and beautifully balanced.