Loved by bees and butterflies, these scarlet red flowers are produced through summer and autumn until the last frost. Grows to 75cm tall and 40cm across in full sun and a well-drained soil.
This plant grows well in a pot or a flower bed with reasonable drainage and copes well with droughts. Avoid planting in spots that are particularly prone to slugs and snails.
Scarlet Sage / Salvia coccinea
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: JJun / Jul / Aug / Sep
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Loam / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Annual (flowers in its first year and then dies)
Hardiness: Half hardy
Drought tolerant: Yes



