{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-mirage-soft-pink","title":"Salvia greggii 'Mirage Soft Pink'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Pink Autumn Sage \/ Mirage Soft Pink Salvia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mirage Soft Pink’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwestern USA \u0026amp; Northern Mexico (arid uplands)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly adapted to Adelaide’s hot, dry Mediterranean climate, \u003cem data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mirage Soft Pink’ is a compact, floriferous sage producing masses of soft blush-pink tubular flowers from spring through late autumn. Bred for improved heat tolerance, colour intensity and neat form, it thrives in full sun, poor soils and low-water conditions typical of South Australia. The aromatic mid-green foliage releases a fresh herbal scent when touched and may develop subtle silver, bronze or copper tints during hot, dry spells or coastal exposure. Exceptionally long-flowering, drought-hardy and easy-care, ‘Mirage Soft Pink’ is ideal for sunny borders, verges, pollinator gardens, cottage plantings and alfresco pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35–0.5 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W (compact, rounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic mid-green leaves; may show soft bronze, silver or copper tints in heat, dryness or coastal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of soft blush-pink tubular blooms from spring to late autumn, strongest in late spring and early autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers not considered fragrant; foliage lightly aromatic with a clean herbal scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen through most Adelaide winters, with a very long flowering season from spring to autumn and foliage developing gentle warm tints during hot, dry weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds, providing reliable nectar throughout the warmer months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established, strongly heat- and wind-tolerant, coastal-tolerant (second-line, occasionally first-line with excellent drainage), and light frost hardy; thrives in reflective heat from paving, gravel and masonry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders: 2–3 plants per metre; Mass planting: 3–4 plants per m²; Containers: 20–30 cm pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is essential for best colour and heaviest flowering; tolerates very light part shade with reduced bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; thrives in the slightly alkaline soils typical across Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal watering required in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light trim after each flowering flush to maintain bushiness; prune by one-third in late winter to refresh growth; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers; optional light, low-nitrogen feed in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years in well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate SA — Adelaide Plains, Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates slightly acidic soils if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft colour anchor for cottage, Mediterranean and modern dry gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-water borders and nature strips needing gentle, long-season colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly plantings requiring continuous nectar from spring to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-reflective areas such as along driveways, paths and stonework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed perennial beds with Gaura, lavender, ornamental grasses and other salvias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Mirage Soft Pink’ delivers an exceptionally long flowering season, gentle blush-pink tones and aromatic foliage while thriving in Adelaide’s heat and dryness. 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