Showy shrub giving a bright touch of color with its flowers in gardens or patios.
Can reach 75cm in height, bushy habit. Aromatic, glossy, dark green leaves. Bright red flowers with dark purple calyces and stems.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Gardening, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Honey producing plant, Flowerbeds

| Flower colour | Red |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, October, Summer, Autumn |
| Fragrant | Foliage |
| Foliage colour | Purple |
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| Botanical name | Salvia microphylla ’royal bumble’ |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Wildlife | Bees |
| Planting period | March, April, May, September, October, November, Spring, Autumn |
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| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Gardening, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Honey producing plant, Flowerbeds |
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| Exposure | Sheltered, Sun |
| Soil type | Light, Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Temperate areas |
| Watering | Moderate |
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