Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink' (Scarlet Sage)
Scarlet Sage 'Summer Jewel Pink', Texas sage 'Summer Jewel Pink', Tropical sage 'Summer Jewel Pink', Blood sage 'Summer Jewel Pink', Hummingbird sage 'Summer Jewel Pink', Summer Jewel Series
Noted for its prolific blooms throughout the growing season, Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink' (Scarlet Sage) is a compact, upright perennial boasting loose spikes of two-lipped, tubular, shell-pink flowers. Blooming from early summer to fall, the blossoms are attractive to butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. The flowers of this showy southern native are borne well above the bushy foliage of heart-shaped dark green leaves. Fast-growing, this sage tolerates drought, humidity, and heat. Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink' belongs to the Summer Jewel series, which is noted for its extremely long blooming season, exceptional branching habit, and compact plants. Use Scarlet Sage to add bright color and attractive foliage to borders or containers. Excellent cut flowers!
- Tender, this plant is hardy to zones 8-10 and is generally treated as an annual in cooler areas.
- 2012 All-America Selections Flower Winner
- Grows up to 14-20 in. tall and wide (35-50 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soils. Appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Drought tolerant once established.
- Well-suited to beds and borders, containers, city gardens, cottage gardens, or Mediterranean gardens.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Deer resistant.
- Cut back after flowering.
- Propagate by seed in spring.
- Salvia coccinea is native from South Carolina to Florida west to Texas and Mexico.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Salvia - Sages |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 10" – 15" (25cm – 37cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Plant Family | Salvia - Sages |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 10" – 15" (25cm – 37cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |