Autumn Sage 'Balmircher' Salvia Mirage Cherry Red = 'Balmircher' (PBR) (Mirage Series)

ABOUT
A bushy dwarf plant to 30-35cm tall, branching mainly from the base and evergreen if not cut back by frosts, with aromatic, small, ovate, downy, mid to deep green leaves. Bright cherry red flowers are borne in terminal racemes from summer to autumn continuing to the first frosts
About this plant
Names
Family
Lamiaceae
Common names
Salvia 'Balmircher'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Semi-evergreen
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H4
Light
Full sun
Pruning
group 9 in spring, deadhead to prolong flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants Patio & Container Plants Gravel Garden
Propogation
Propagate by basal cuttings or softwood cuttings in spring or early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn with bottom heat
Pests
May be susceptible to damage by leafhoppers, young growth may be attacked by slugs and snails or rosemary beetle
Diseases
Generally disease-free