Salvia coccinea
Scarlet sage, Texas sage, Tropical sage, Blood sage, Hummingbird sage
Salvia Salvia
S. coccinea - S. coccinea is an erect, bushy annual or tender, semi-evergreen perennial with oval to heart-shaped, toothed, hairy, dark green leaves and, from summer into autumn, slender, open, terminal spikes of soft cherry-red flowers.
Salvia coccinea is: Semi evergreen
Erect
Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally disease free.
Pruning Group 9 - In mid to late spring, prune lightly to remove untidy shoots.
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Salvia coccinea (Scarlet sage) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises, Wildlife
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in full sun or partial, dappled shade. Treat as an annual or protect from wet winter conditions. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light with protection fr
Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Salvia coccinea
Scarlet sage, Texas sage, Tropical sage, Blood sage, Hummingbird sage
Salvia Salvia
S. coccinea - S. coccinea is an erect, bushy annual or tender, semi-evergreen perennial with oval to heart-shaped, toothed, hairy, dark green leaves and, from summer into autumn, slender, open, terminal spikes of soft cherry-red flowers.
Semi evergreen
Erect
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Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally disease free.
Pruning Group 9 - In mid to late spring, prune lightly to remove untidy shoots.
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Salvia coccinea (Scarlet sage) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises, Wildlife
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in full sun or partial, dappled shade. Treat as an annual or protect from wet winter conditions. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light with protection fr
Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Salvia coccinea (Scarlet sage)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Salvia coccinea (Scarlet sage)
Green semi-looper
Chrysodeixis eriosoma
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest which is morphologically identical to a pest already established in the UK in protected environments and being controlled by IPM. Not expected to cause greater impacts than other species of Chrysodeixis in the UK.
Salvia coccinea (Scarlet sage)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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