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Sauge éclatante - Salvia splendens
Salvia splendens
Salvia splendens
Scarlet sage, Bonfire flower, Firecrackers, Globe of fire
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Description
Salvia splendens, also known as scarlet sage, is a perennial from Brazil that is cultivated as an annual in our climate. It boasts a long flowering period with dense spikes adorned with bright red flowers on a beautiful backdrop of dark green leaves. This ancient plant is reliable and vigorous from germination, showing resistance to inclement weather. It is perfect for beginner gardeners. Plant in a sunny spot, in moist, light, and well-drained soil.
Salvia splendens is an herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family. It is a perennial from the hot and humid regions of Brazil, where it lives between 2000 and 3000m (6562 and 9842ft) above sea level. Reaching up to 1.3m (4ft) in its home country, it forms an upright clump of stems measuring 30cm (12in) in height and 25cm (10in) in width in our climate within a season. Its four-angled stems are branching and erect. Its dark green leaves cling to the stems along their entire length, and are ovate to lanceolate, dentate. From late spring to late autumn, the floral spikes rise above the foliage. The tubular flowers are bright red, displaying a wonderful contrast with the leaves.
Scarlet sage is a queen of flower beds, encountered by everyone at some point, whether in a neighbour's garden or in the flower beds of public spaces. It looks wonderful scattered in small groups among other plants with complementary colours, such as blue delphinium and the silver of wormwood. It blooms even when summer perennials are resting. It also performs very well in pots, adorning patios, balconies, and window boxes.
Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Salvia
splendens
Lamiaceae
Scarlet sage, Bonfire flower, Firecrackers, Globe of fire
South America
Planting and care
Sow indoors from March to May, on the surface of good seed compost. Make sure the compost is moist but not waterlogged. Seal in a polyethylene bag until germination, which usually takes 15 days at 18 to 25°C (64.4 to 77°F). Expose the seeds to light, which is beneficial for germination. Transplant when the plants are large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots and let them grow in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting in the garden, after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny spot. Space them 30cm (12in) apart in well-prepared ordinary soil.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.