Heatwave Sparkle™ Sage
Salvia greggii 'Heatwave Sparkle'
Hot pink blooms sparkle in the landscape. A beautiful sun-fast bloomer that shines from early spring to late fall. Bred for its compact size and drought tolerance, this Salvia is a must. Full sun, prefers well-draining soil; 30 inches tall by 36 inches wide.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SAL-via gregg-EYE |
| Key feature: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing to 30 in. tall and 36 in wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring until frost; year round in mild climates |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 9428 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Cut back hard and feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Trim off dead flowers to encourage reblooming.
Hot pink blooms sparkle in the landscape. A beautiful sun-fast bloomer that shines from early spring to late fall. Bred for its compact size and drought tolerance, this Salvia is a must. Full sun, prefers well-draining soil; 30 inches tall by 36 inches wide.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Cut back hard and feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Trim off dead flowers to encourage reblooming.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SAL-via gregg-EYE |
| Key feature: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing to 30 in. tall and 36 in wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring until frost; year round in mild climates |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 9428 |
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The best fertilizer to use with this plant is Tree & Shrub Food.view soil products