Brilliant red flowers produced on a spike. Very free flowering . Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to October. Full sun. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salvia
Brilliant red flowers produced on a spike. Very free flowering .
Additional information
| Generic | Salvia |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Light, Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Border, Group planting, Pot |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Geranium lucidum
Rosettes of smooth, glossy divided green leaves. Leaf and flower stems are red on older plants, leaves also reddening with age. Dainty small deep pink flowers with rounded petals.
Euphorbia stricta
An annual with slender stems toothed green leaves. Small flowerheads with yellow bracts.
Anthyllis vulneraria
Annual or short-lived perennial with spreading , silky-hairy green leaves, Bears clusters of cream or yellow , purple-tipped flowers.
Arctotis x hybrida ‘Flame’
Free-flowering annual or short-lived perennial with brilliant orange-red daisy-like flowers.
Calendula officinalis
Vigorous annual with softly hairy, aromatic green leaves. Daisy-like, double or single, orange, yellow, cream, apricot and gold flowers borne profusely.
Geranium robertianum
A British native with daintily cut ferny, red tinted foliage on reddish stems. Many small bright pink flowers. Self-seeds.
Borago officinalis
Vigorous annual with hairy stems and leaves. Nodding star-shaped flowers of bright blue. Self-seeds.
Borago pygmaea
Short-lived rosette-forming perennial Nodding bell-shaped clear blue flowers. Self-seeds.