Salvia splendens GRANDSTAND™ Red - Scarlet Sage
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Annual
Common Name: Scarlet Sage
Scientific Name: Salvia splendens 'GRANDSTAND™ Red'
Flower Color: Bright Red
Mature Height: 0.30–0.45 m
Mature Width: 0.25–0.35 m
Habit: Compact, bushy and well-branched
Bloom Time: June to October
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, regular during growing season
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Drought Tolerance: Good, once established
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
Animal Toxicity: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Light pinching at the beginning of the season promotes denser branching and a compact silhouette.
Water regularly during the growing season to maintain slightly moist soil. Well-drained and fertile soil is ideal for optimal flowering. An application of balanced fertilizer every three weeks stimulates flower production.

