( From L-R: faded Coral Nymph Salvia bloom and new bloom)
I love Salvias and this annual type that I’ve grown from seed the past two summers is no exception. The name is very accurate since the bloom is a pretty shade of coral pink that fades to a paler version over time. I’ve scattered seeds in the inner circle of the Arbor Garden in early May and I’m hoping it will reseed itself. Here’s some info:
- Grows 18-24″ tall
- Prefers full-part sun
- Attracts bees & butterflies
- Propogate by seed or cuttings
- Hardy in zones 8a-11
Posted by skeeter on October 20, 2011 at 10:27 am
That is an interesting color of salvia. For years I thought the only salvia color to be Red. Ha, silly me discovering many colors. I added the Black and Blue to my gardens this fall. I hope they over winter well and give me a show next year.
Posted by Racquel on October 24, 2011 at 3:00 pm
There are so may beautiful colors and varieties of Salvia out there and they all seem to do well here. My B&B have been overwintering for 3 years now, so you should be fine.
Posted by easygardener on October 21, 2011 at 6:52 am
I like Salvias but the (tender) perennials always flower in September/October and even November over here – just as the weather starts turning cold. Very frustrating. Yours is a lovely shade of pink.
Posted by Racquel on October 24, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Thanks EG, sorry to hear that. Maybe you could try starting them indoors early to give them a jumpstart?
Posted by 7aces/Darla on October 21, 2011 at 7:20 am
I too have this one and it is generous with it’s self seeding.
Posted by Racquel on October 24, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Good to know, thanks for that info Darla.
Posted by Rosemary on October 23, 2011 at 6:52 am
That is a terrific salvia one i missed putting in this year ……adding it to next springs wish list….
Posted by Racquel on October 24, 2011 at 2:53 pm
It’s a good one to add to the wishlist Rosemary.