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SALVIA confertiflora
Commonly known as Red velvet sage
Woody-based perennial with long spikes of orange-red flowers in summer. Frost tender
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Ovate, scalloped, yellow-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long, densely woolly
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OrangeOrange red
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HeightTo 1.2m (4ft)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightWoody-based perennial
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
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Full sun
SALVIA confertiflora
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWill need support. Wildlife plant - insects. Flowers better if kept for a few years. Remove spent blooms to maintain flowering.Trim back (not into wood) and store inside for winter.Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whitefliesPlace of originBrazilResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSpikesTerminal spikes
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented PlantsScented foliagePungently scented
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich.
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
Salvia - Growing Guide
to 1.2m (4ft)
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