Salvia splendens x hirtella 'Firecracker'

Name: Salvia splendens x hirtella 'Firecracker'
Brand: Planters Patch
Price: 9.5 AUD
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Salvia splendens x hirtella 'Firecracker'

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Botanical Name Salvia splendens x hirtella 'Firecracker'

Common Name Salvia Firecracker, Red sage, Scarlet Sage

At a Glance

Full sun
Low maintenance
Promise to flower
Butterfly attracting
Tolerates coastal conditions
Frost hardy (-2°C)

Approximate Full Growth Size

Description

Salvia 'Firecracker' has beaitiful red flowers with brilliant burgundy bracts. Salvia's are a popular part of the Australian garden due to their versatility and tolerance of hot, dry conditions. This variety has high tolerance of weather coonditions and repeat flowers through out the season.

Care

Prune after the main flowering time, then cut back hard in spring to allow for new growth. Fertilise when planting and in spring. Frost & coastal tolerant. Low water requirements once established