Salvia greggii 'Mirage Cherry Red', 2L
£15.00
notes
A dwarf Salvia with bushy habit, 'Mirage Cherry Red' is notable for its velvety, scarlet flowers, which bloom from summer until the first frosts. Foliage is evergreen, unless frost damaged.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
A dwarf Salvia with bushy habit, 'Mirage Cherry Red' is notable for its velvety, scarlet flowers, which bloom from summer until the first frosts. Foliage is evergreen, unless frost damaged.
Details
- Flowers: June - September
- Hardy
- Drought tolerant once established
- Clump forming
- Evergreen Perennial
- A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence
Planting
- All soil types
- South or West facing
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering
- Trim lightly after flowering but cut back foliage in early spring (allow it to protect crown over winter)
- Overwinters if sheltered, given good sun and good drainage – may need added protection in harsh winter weather
Insights
The perennial autumn sage is also highly attractive to bees and butterflies and makes an excellent cut flower. Plant it as a beautiful edging to a path or as a massed planting in a border to fill a space with its cloud of red flowers.
Glossary
Salvia
