Salvia Summer Jewel Red Seeds

Salvia coccinea — Salvia Summer Jewel Red produces vivid red flower spikes that are especially attractive to hummingbirds, making it excellent for containers, borders, and pollinator gardens.

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Salvia Summer Jewel Red with vivid red flower spikes

Plant Profile

Botanical Name:
Salvia coccinea
Common Name:
Salvia Summer Jewel Red
Category:
Red salvia flower seeds
USDA Zones:
Tender perennial often grown as annual
Height:
Compact to medium salvia
Light:
Full sun to partial shade

Why Grow Salvia Summer Jewel Red?

Salvia Summer Jewel Red produces vivid red flower spikes that are especially attractive to hummingbirds, making it excellent for containers, borders, and pollinator gardens. It is a useful addition for gardeners looking for distinctive seed-grown plants with ornamental, edible, herbal, pollinator, wildlife, landscape, or container value.

Seed Germination Guide

Surface sow or cover lightly in a warm seed mix. Transplant after frost and deadhead if desired for continued bloom.

Seed germination can vary by freshness, storage, temperature, and growing conditions. Use clean containers and a well-drained seed-starting medium.

Garden, Herb & Landscape Uses

Salvia Summer Jewel Red can be used where its mature size, sunlight needs, and moisture preferences are matched to the site. For best performance, provide full sun to partial shade and average moisture; well-drained soil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salvia Summer Jewel Red best for?

Salvia Summer Jewel Red is excellent for containers, sunny borders, hummingbird gardens, and pollinator plantings.

Does salvia attract hummingbirds?

Yes. Many salvias are excellent hummingbird flowers.

Does salvia need full sun?

Full sun to partial shade works well, with best bloom in strong light.

Can salvia grow in containers?

Yes. Compact salvias are excellent in containers.