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Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink'

Also Known As

Blood Sage
Hummingbird Sage
Summer Jewel Pink Scarlet Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

9b-12

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Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink' plant details

Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: award-winning, compact, easy-to-grow, self-sowing, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Summer Jewel Pink is a 2012 All American Selection Award winner and produces a nearly non-stop display of pink lipped white tubular flowers from spring to frost on compact plants that begin flowering even earlier. Scarlet Sage is the number one most recommended Salvia species for hummingbirds! A perennial in mild winter climates and may reseed under good conditions. Revels in the heat and sun but is known to flower in some shade as well! Deer resistant, moderately salt tolerant, and a tough and easy to enjoy native with flower power. Periodic removal of spent flower spikes will help keep your Scarlet Sage looking great and flowering throughout the growing season. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established but will grow and flower better under average water conditions. Did you know that Salvia is the number one recommended plant for hummingbirds.