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Saucy™ Red Salvia

Salvia splendens

A stunning new Salvia variety, with a neat, but vigorous plant habit, lush green foliage that is covered with sizzling scarlet-red flower spikes from April to November. Sterile and self-cleaning, no need to deadhead — always looks luxuriant yet tidy.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
9a - 10b

mature dimensions

2-3′ H X 2-3′ W
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More About Saucy™ Red Salvia

Bloom/Feature

Scarlet red flower spikes April through November

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 25°F to 30°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Clumping Habit, Cut Flowers, Heat Tolerance, Reblooming

Flowering Season

Spring to Fall

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

Not required; dead-heading promotes new growth

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 3X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

• Mulch plants

• Apply a balanced slow release fertlizer each spring

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