Salvia splendens x darcyi (Roman Red Salvia)
Salvia splendens x darcyi (Roman Red Salvia)
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Salvia splendens x darcyi (Roman Red Salvia) is an upright, shrubby perennial featuring striking spikes of bright lipstick red flowers with contrasting maroon sepals. Its long blooming season attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, adding vibrant colour and activity to your garden
This low-maintenance salvia thrives in full sun to partial shade with light watering. Deadhead regularly to maximise flower production, and enjoy a showy display from late spring through autumn, perfect for borders, containers, or pollinator-friendly gardens
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Mature height
0.71–0.86 metres
Mature width
0.71–0.91 metres
Spacing
0.51–0.66 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Brilliant lipstick red flowers with maroon sepals and lush green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to autumn (May to October)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low; deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms
Root System
Fibrous, well-suited to garden beds and containers