Salvia x jamensis 'Maraschino'

'Maraschino' bush sage

Location

The Sunken Garden

Description:

A hardy perennial, up to 1m, with bright Cherry red colored flowers from summer to late autumn frosts. Plants do best when given afternoon shade.

Site and Care:

Humus rich, fertile, light, well-drained soil of any type in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead to encourage more flowers. It is hardy in the south of the UK but it is as well to protect it with a thick mulch over winter. Propagation is by cuttings in late summer or division in spring.