Salvia splendens

Lamiaceae

Scarlet sage

Slow-growing perennial or sub-shrub to 30cm high by 20cm wide, usually grown as an annual. The leaves are mid-green and ovate with serrate margins. Masses of red flowers appear on teminal spikes during summer and autumn.

Uses

Ornamantal flower suitable for cottage gardens and as a bedding plant.

Culture

Grow in full sun in a cool or temperate climate. Provide some shade in warmer regions. Prefers well-drained soil. Frost resistant. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Propagation

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Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

Plant Identification, Landscape Design and Home Garden Expert courses are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Courses on growing Annual plants are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort

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