Salvia splendens x darcyi (Salvia ‘Roman Red’)
Salvia splendens x darcyi (Salvia ‘Roman Red’)
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Salvia splendens x darcyi (Salvia ‘Roman Red’) is a compact, perennial shrub featuring striking spikes of vibrant lipstick-red flowers above aromatic gray-green foliage. Blooming from late spring through early fall, this heat-tolerant, drought-resistant plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to any garden
Perfect for borders, containers, or mass planting, Salvia ‘Roman Red’ thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Its low-maintenance, heavily branched habit ensures long-lasting colour, while occasional deadheading and light pruning maintain its tidy form and encourage prolific blooms
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Mature height
0.7–0.85 metres
Mature width
0.7–0.9 metres
Spacing
0.7–0.9 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Lipstick red flowers with wine-purple sepals; gray-green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to early fall (October–March in Southern Hemisphere)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low; deadhead to prolong flowering, prune in late winter or early spring, mulch to retain moisture
Root System
Fibrous; supports compact, heavily branched growth