Scarlet Sage
Formats
A different sage, red, to give a striking and colorful touch to your garden! It is excellent as a cut flower, in pots and for borders.
Annual sage about 30cm tall. Oval green leaves. Its dense deep red flowers are very attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds due to their large amount of nectar. Other birds are also attracted to its brown seeds for food.
Prefers moist and sandy or clayey soils.
Direct sowing with temperatures of 15/20ºC. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Gardening, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
| Fragrant | Flower |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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Botanical information
| Common name | SALVIA SPLENDENS St. John’s Fire - Scarlet Sage |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 7-14 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 285 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Gardening, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds |
|---|---|
| Distance between plants | 30 cm |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | Clay, Sand, Loam |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
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