Prolific, Pollinator-Friendly Scarlet Blooms for Gardens & Containers

Salvia Lady In Red is a dazzling All-America Selections winner renowned for its prolific display of scarlet-red, trumpet-shaped flower spikes that bloom from early summer through mid-fall. This compact, upright variety produces masses of vibrant flowers on bushy, well-branched plants, making it an exceptional choice for patio pots, garden borders, and mass plantings. Each bloom is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, ensuring your garden buzzes with life all season long. Developed as part of the Hummingbird Series, Lady In Red is celebrated for its extremely long blooming period, resilience, and ability to self-seed for effortless color year after year.

Perfect for ornamental use, Salvia Lady In Red stands out for its intense red color, lush green foliage, and adaptability to both full sun and partial shade. Its drought and heat tolerance make it a reliable performer in a wide range of climates, while its low-maintenance nature and deer resistance add to its appeal. The compact size (12–18″ tall and wide) and upright habit make it ideal for containers, borders, and cottage-style gardens. As a tender perennial in Zones 7–10 and an annual elsewhere, it offers flexibility for gardeners across regions.

Salvia Lady In Red grows quickly from seed or transplant, with germination in 10–14 days at 70–75°F. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in well-drained, moderately fertile soil for best results. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency-this variety is drought tolerant but will flower more abundantly with consistent moisture. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, and allow some flowers to go to seed if you want natural reseeding for future seasons.

Growing Success Tips:

• Plant in full sun (6–8 hours daily) for the most prolific flowering.
• Use well-drained loam or sandy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
• Space plants 18–24 inches apart to promote airflow and prevent disease.
• Deadhead regularly to extend the blooming period and encourage bushiness.

Salvia Lady In Red offers outstanding value with its season-long color, pollinator support, and ease of care. Its vibrant blooms, resilience, and adaptability make it a top pick for gardeners seeking reliable, low-maintenance beauty. For bushier plants and more blooms, pinch back young stems after transplanting.

Product Features

• Masses of scarlet-red, trumpet-shaped flower spikes
• Height and spread: 12–18 inches
• Bushy, upright, and well-branched habit
• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
• All-America Selections winner; self-seeds for future blooms

Growing Information

• Annual or tender perennial (Zones 7–10)
• Full sun to partial shade
• Germinates in 10–14 days at 70–75°F
• Plant spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Drought and heat tolerant; deer resistant

Key Benefits

• Prolific, long-lasting blooms from early summer through fall
• Excellent for pollinator gardens, borders, and containers
• Low maintenance and adaptable to various climates
• Reseeds easily for effortless, recurring color