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Coral salvia
The bed, 27 Sept 2026

Coral salvia

Salvia (sold as coral salvia; tbc)

Red flowers. Only borderline hardy, so mulch the base well or take cuttings as insurance.

Part of the sheltered bed by the pond.

Common name
Coral salvia
Section
Beds
Spot
Garden
Soil
Garden soil with bark mulch
Options
Potential

Flowering colour for borders or patio containers, with established plants offering scope for further propagation.

From
Grown on from online plugs, or bought from a local independent garden centre
Age
About 1 year
Next repot
Not needed: it's in the ground
Edible
❌ Not for eating.
Hardy
❌ No: in before the first frost
Garden-centre price
about £7

Care & updates

What to expect
Seasonal growth and flowering depend on the plant and conditions. Winter survival requires suitable protection; spring recovery is not guaranteed. Flowers Aug–Oct.
Feeding
Every 21 days, May–Aug, with Tomato feed (high potash) for flowers
  1. Cuttings taken

    Cuttings taken as insurance against winter losses.

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