Texas sage 'Summer jewel red'

Salvia coccinea

How to grow Texas sage 'Summer jewel red'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Summer jewel red is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Summer jewel red as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Summer jewel red from seed

Transplanting Summer jewel red

As Summer jewel red is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Summer jewel red

Other Names for Texas sage 'Summer jewel red'

hummingbird sage