Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) - Seeds - Fiery temperament for your flower bed

A tireless, continuous bloomer that instantly brings an exotic flair to your balcony or garden with its fiery presence: Salvia coccinea originates from the warmer regions of North and South America. It grows as a well-branched, bushy shrub and reaches a height of about 60 to 120 centimeters. From early summer deep into autumn, it continuously produces bright scarlet flower spikes. These colorful tubular flowers are not only an absolute visual highlight but also a valuable food source for countless bees, bumblebees, and butterflies.

Scope of delivery: 30 seeds each

This type of sage is captivating due to its incredible willingness to bloom. The heart-shaped, slightly hairy leaves provide a beautiful contrast to the intensely luminous inflorescences. If you regularly remove spent shoots, you encourage the plant to produce new flower spikes. This way, the scarlet spectacle will last for many months.

Scarlet Sage is a true sun-worshipper. A full-sun, warm spot is ideal, but it also copes well with light partial shade. It is not particular about soil as long as the substrate is well-draining. In a pot, you should water regularly but moderately – the soil can dry out slightly between waterings. Waterlogging must be avoided at all costs.

Since it originates from warmer regions, this species is not winter-hardy in our climate. It is usually cultivated here as an annual summer flower. However, you can also keep it as a perennial without problems if you grow it in a pot and move it to a bright, cool winter quarter at about 5 to 10 degrees Celsius before the first frost. During this time, watering is greatly reduced and no fertilizer is given until the plant can go back outside in spring.