Salvia x 'Red Hot Mama'

Sage

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Common Name:

Sage

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Red

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Sage (Salvia x 'Red Hot Mama') - Description

Turn on the color! One of Burpee's tallest Salvias, the brilliant red spikes tower prolifically over vigorous, densely branched plants. Perfect for a hedge, screen or container. Use this as an annual for the most part to fill in big spaces with dramatic swaths of color that will be appreciated by both humans, butterflies, and hummingbirds alike.

Sage (Salvia x 'Red Hot Mama') - Blooming

Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.

Sage (Salvia x 'Red Hot Mama') - Growth

Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.

Sage (Salvia x 'Red Hot Mama') - Planting

Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.

Sage (Salvia x 'Red Hot Mama') - Pest

Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.

Sage (Salvia x 'Red Hot Mama') - Interesting facts

Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".

Sage (Salvia x 'Red Hot Mama') - Soil and irrigation

Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.