Salvia Coccinea - Perennial

25-35 Seeds

Salvia Coccinea is a vibrant, long-blooming perennial known for its bright scarlet-red flowers and attractive green foliage. This hardy plant is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and perfect for garden borders, pots, and landscapes.

Its tubular flowers attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a wonderful addition to a pollinator-friendly garden. Blooming lasts from spring through fall, providing continuous color and charm.

Growing Instructions:

1. Soil:
Well-drained, fertile soil with compost. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5.

2. Sunlight:
Requires full sun to partial shade for abundant flowering.

3. Watering:
Moderate watering; allow soil to dry slightly between watering to prevent root rot.

4. Sowing/Planting:

• Sow seeds in seed trays or directly in the garden.

• Transplant seedlings when they are 4–6 inches tall.

• Space plants 12–18 inches apart for proper growth.

5. Care & Maintenance:

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

6. Blooming:
Flowers bloom spring through fall, producing vibrant scarlet blooms that enhance any garden setting.

Features & Benefits:

• Bright scarlet-red flowers, long-blooming

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance perennial

• Attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Perfect for garden beds, borders, and pots

• Adds continuous color and charm to landscapes