Salvia 'Red Swing'
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A compact, bushy perennial with mid-green aromatic foliage and scarlet-red lipped flowers on dark stems from summer to autumn.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Salvia 'Red Swing' (Salvia 'Red Swing')
- Genus
- Salvia
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen · Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Salvia 'Red Swing'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Salvia 'Red Swing'
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Salvia 'Red Swing' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back flower spikes to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring and by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingWill grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
Pests
Generally pest-free
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