Heatwave Blast™ Sage
Salvia greggii 'Heatwave Blast'
A new range of Salvias, aptly dubbed the 'Heatwave' series, were recently introduced "down under" to address the dry climate faced by Australian gardeners. Bred for its compact, rounded habit and disease resistance, this is a must for drought tolerant gardens. Salmon pink flowers cover the fast growing, compact plant and last from spring until frost.
| 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.: | 9429 |
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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.
A new range of Salvias, aptly dubbed the 'Heatwave' series, were recently introduced "down under" to address the dry climate faced by Australian gardeners. Bred for its compact, rounded habit and disease resistance, this is a must for drought tolerant gardens. Salmon pink flowers cover the fast growing, compact plant and last from spring until frost.
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.: | 9429 |
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The best fertilizer to use with this plant is Tree & Shrub Food.view soil products