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Bright red Salvia blooms rising tall above bright green healthy foliage
Red blooms and green foliage are a beautiful color combo on this Salvia—Saucy Red
sizzling scarlet-red flower spikes with green foliage
Bright red Salvia blooms rising tall above bright green healthy foliage
Red blooms and green foliage are a beautiful color combo on this Salvia—Saucy Red
Bright red Salvia blooms rising tall above bright green healthy foliage
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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
9b - 10b

mature dimensions

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2-3′ high X 2-3′ wide

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, Fall Blooming, Heat Tolerance, Reblooming, Upright Habit

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 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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