Brilliant Scarlet Blooms
Produces striking red flower spikes that create vibrant color in outdoor garden spaces.
Scarlet Sage Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Scarlet Sage Seeds
Scarlet Sage, scientifically known as Salvia splendens, is a popular ornamental flowering plant admired for its brilliant scarlet-red flower spikes and attractive green foliage. It produces vibrant blooms that add bold color to garden beds, borders, containers, and landscape displays. This warm-season flowering plant is widely grown for its long-lasting seasonal color and ability to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Bright Red Flowers
Ornamental Annual
Pollinator Friendly
Garden Planting
Key Features
Attractive Green Foliage
Features lush green leaves that complement its bright flowering display.
Pollinator Attraction
Its colorful tubular flowers can attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Versatile Garden Plant
Suitable for flower beds, borders, containers, and decorative landscape planting.
Product Highlights
Vibrant scarlet-red flower spikes
Popular ornamental flowering plant
Attractive green foliage
Suitable for sunny garden beds
Can be grown in containers
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Warm-season flowering plant
Suitable for decorative borders
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Salvia splendens |
| Common Name | Scarlet Sage; Red Salvia; Tropical Sage |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy flowering plant |
| Flower Color | Scarlet Red |
| Flower Type | Upright tubular flower spikes |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically perennial in Zones 10–11; grown as an annual in cooler zones |
| Planting Season | Spring, after frost risk has passed |
| Growing Season | Warm season |
| Sowing Method | Start indoors or sow directly after suitable temperatures arrive |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–21 days |
| Germination Temperature | 70–75°F (21–24°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during establishment |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 12–36 inches tall, depending on variety |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–12 inches |
| Propagation | Seeds and stem cuttings |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Fill seed trays or small pots with a fine-textured, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Fill seed trays or small pots with a fine-textured, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter seeds over the growing medium and press them gently into the surface. Cover only lightly because seeds need suitable light and warmth for germination.
Scatter seeds over the growing medium and press them gently into the surface. Cover only lightly because seeds need suitable light and warmth for germination.
Step 3: Maintain Warmth and Moisture
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and maintain temperatures around 70–75°F (21–24°C).
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and maintain temperatures around 70–75°F (21–24°C).
Step 4: Provide Adequate Sunlight
Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and gradually acclimate young plants to outdoor conditions.
Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and gradually acclimate young plants to outdoor conditions.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Transplant established seedlings into garden beds or containers. Water regularly and remove faded flower spikes to encourage continued flowering.
Transplant established seedlings into garden beds or containers. Water regularly and remove faded flower spikes to encourage continued flowering.
Add Brilliant Red Color with Scarlet Sage
Scarlet Sage brings bold red flower spikes and attractive foliage to gardens, borders, and containers. Its colorful blooms create beautiful seasonal displays and provide a welcoming environment for hummingbirds and other pollinators. With suitable sunlight, warm temperatures, and regular care, Scarlet Sage can brighten your outdoor spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Scarlet Sage seed germination, flowering time, and garden care.
How long does Scarlet Sage take to bloom from seeds?
Scarlet Sage generally begins flowering approximately 12–16 weeks after sowing, depending on the variety, temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions. Starting seeds indoors can help produce earlier seasonal blooms.
Does Scarlet Sage come back every year or is it an annual?
Scarlet Sage is commonly grown as an annual in areas with cold winters. In frost-free tropical and subtropical climates, it can grow as a short-lived perennial. Its ability to return depends on local temperatures and growing conditions.
Do Scarlet Sage flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies?
Yes. Scarlet Sage produces bright red, tubular flowers that are particularly attractive to hummingbirds. Butterflies and other pollinators may also visit the flowers, making it a colorful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.