Heatwave™ Blaze Sage
Salvia x microphylla Heatwave™ Blaze P.P.A.F.
One of a series, this aromatic, evergreen shrub produces massed displays of dark crimson blooms from spring to fall. Easy to grow, with a compact, rounded habit and exceptional tolerance for dry conditions. Ideal for mixed borders in waterwise gardens, or displayed in patio containers.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SAL-via my-kro-FIL-uh |
| Key feature: | Attracts Hummingbirds |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. |
| 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, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Spring through fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 9945 |
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Care Information
Provide well drained soil. Prune to shape in late winter. Feed in spring with a general purpose fertilizer. After a main flowering flush, trim the plant by half to encourage continued flowering and a denser habit.
History
Breeders Howard Bentley and Steve Eggleton of Australia, introduced the Salvia microphylla hybrids Heatwave ™ series in direct response to their dry very hot climate. The aim of the breeders was to purposely cross Salvia macrophylla forms with S. greggii varieties to develop a new range exhibiting characteristics of both parents. After trialing hundreds of potential types, the selection criteria of habit flowering and heat tolerance resulted in the varieties which now comprise this stunning collection.
One of a series, this aromatic, evergreen shrub produces massed displays of dark crimson blooms from spring to fall. Easy to grow, with a compact, rounded habit and exceptional tolerance for dry conditions. Ideal for mixed borders in waterwise gardens, or displayed in patio containers.
Care Information
Provide well drained soil. Prune to shape in late winter. Feed in spring with a general purpose fertilizer. After a main flowering flush, trim the plant by half to encourage continued flowering and a denser habit.
History
Breeders Howard Bentley and Steve Eggleton of Australia, introduced the Salvia microphylla hybrids Heatwave ™ series in direct response to their dry very hot climate. The aim of the breeders was to purposely cross Salvia macrophylla forms with S. greggii varieties to develop a new range exhibiting characteristics of both parents. After trialing hundreds of potential types, the selection criteria of habit flowering and heat tolerance resulted in the varieties which now comprise this stunning collection.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SAL-via my-kro-FIL-uh |
| Key feature: | Attracts Hummingbirds |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. |
| 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, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Spring through fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 9945 |
