Salvia splendens 'Vista Burgundy'
Scarlet Sage
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Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Burgundy') - Description
Explosively bright red blooms dominate this compact tiny Salvia. It's very tender nature (only hardy to zone 11) lends to this variety to be used as an annual throughout the lower zones. Salvia splendens 'Vista Burgundy' is ideal for mass plantings at the front of planting borders, along pathways, or use anywhere in dire need of some big time seasonal color. It is extremely heat tolerant and will not fade in color, even during heat waves. A fantastic addition to any landscape!
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Burgundy') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Burgundy') - 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.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Burgundy') - 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.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Burgundy') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Burgundy') - 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".
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Burgundy') - 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.
