Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Salvia
Variety Name: Summer Jewel™ Red
Genus: Salvia
Species: coccinea
Year: 2011
Common Name: Salvia
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Takii & Co., Ltd.
Close Market Comparison: Lady in Red
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Bushy
Plant Height: 18 inches
Bloom Time: Early Spring to Frost
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: Spike with 1/2-inch blooms
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Butterflies, birds, hummingbirds
Weather Tolerance: Rain, wind
Garden Spacing: 10-12 inches
HOW TO GROW
Prefers full sun location. Plant in spring to summer. Water normally until established, especially summer planting. Ideal for mass plantings and borders.
Jim –
This salvia blooms its carmine red head off all summer long. It will reseed some, but they are easy to pull.