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    Salvia 'Royal Bumble'

    Also Known As

    • Salvia greggii 'Royal Bumble'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-30"
    • W: 24"-30"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Salvia 'Royal Bumble' plant details

    Salvia 'Royal Bumble' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Royal Bumble'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Royal Bumble'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    THE most INTENSE scarlet red blooms I’ve ever seen on a Salvia! Eye-popping 1/2” blooms stand out against black calyxes and prominent, black, upright stems. To 30” x 30” with a compact, bushy habit, it never stops blooming here in coastal California, attracting hummers, bees and butterflies. Prune back a bit annually to maintain tidiness. Best in well-drained soil, side-dress with compost in Spring. EASY, drought tolerant and deer resistant! Hardy to 15-20° F. Big thanks to Derry Watkins of Special Plants Nursery in England.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Salvia 'Royal Bumble' plant

    How to Grow Salvia 'Royal Bumble'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-4'

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 3'

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    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
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    aka Chia

    Plant Type

    Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-20"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia columbariae close-up, flower by Curtis Clark
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