Description
Spikes of brightly colored flowe This series of Salvia is a compact grower that will hold color all summer long. They are a great addition to the landscape as a border or mass planting.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Salvia Splendens Orange - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
In bud, the inflorescence looks like overlapping bracts. Flower stalks are 4-7 mm, red hairy. Sepal cup is red, bell-shaped, about 1.6 cm in flower, dilated to 2 cm after maturity. Flower tube is scarlet.
It is a good nectar plant for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, and birds eat the seeds of some species.ping your salvia healthy and beautiful. Bi colors are also available, with red, rose or salmon colored flowers with white tips.Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Scarlet sage, tropical sage |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 90 cm |
| Flower Colour | Bracts are peach to orange |
| Bloom Time | March to October |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Salvia Splendens Orange care
Plant in average or enriched soil and fertilize as needed.
Over a long season, flowers will drop, leaving a ragged spike. When this happens, cut the plant back. New growth emerges refreshed.
Snails and slugs find salvia to be a delicious treat, especially in moist conditions and when the plants are mulched.
| Sunlight | In cooler climates- plant in full sun.In areas with very hot summers- partial shade, especially in the afternoon, reduces stress |
| Watering | Larger varieties with deeper roots need less water than dwarf varieties |
| Soil | Well drained soil, warm soil |
| Temperature | 15 degrees C and above |
| Fertilizer | Plant in average or enriched soil and fertilize as needed |
Salvia Splendens Orange special feature
Salvias are prolific and durable bloome They are not bothered by pests.
Salvia Splendens Orange uses
Ornamental Use:
- There are many fine ornamental perennials in this genus and several bedding plants used as annuals
Medicinal Use:
- Sage is an excellent natural disinfectant and deodorizer, drying perspiration and helping to eliminate body odor
- Extracts of sage are used in personal skin care for its capacity to heal the skin as well
- Sage is a well-regarded herb for women and can be especially helpful for relieving the hot flashes of menopause and slowing heavy menstrual bleeding