Salvia, ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ PP#28527

Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ PP#28527 — Sage — Plant Description

Plant Summary
Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ PP#28527 (Salvia greggii hybrid ‘Mirage Cherry Red’) is a compact flowering perennial valued for its vivid cherry-red blooms, dense branching habit, and excellent heat tolerance. Gardeners researching how to grow Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ should provide full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. Under proper Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ care and Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ growing conditions, plants produce continuous blooms through the warm season while attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Key Plant Facts
Height: 12–16 inches
Width: 12–18 inches
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate to low
Annual or Perennial: Perennial in mild climates

Bloom Season or Seasonal Interest
Produces bright cherry-red flowers continuously from spring through frost.

Landscape Uses
Excellent for pollinator gardens, borders, containers, cottage gardens, xeriscapes, and mixed perennial plantings.

Garden Design Value
Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ adds long-lasting vibrant color and compact structure to sunny landscapes. Its bright flowers create strong contrast against green foliage and pair well with drought-tolerant perennials and ornamental grasses.

Edible or Medicinal Uses
This plant is grown primarily for ornamental use.

Native Range
Derived from hybridized salvia breeding lines originating from species native to Texas and Mexico.

Full Plant Description
Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ forms a compact mounding plant with aromatic green foliage and abundant cherry-red tubular flowers held above the foliage over a long blooming season. Plants are selected for improved branching, heavy flowering, and excellent tolerance to heat and drought once established. This variety performs best in full sun with sharply drained soil and good airflow. Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ care includes moderate watering, occasional trimming to refresh growth, and avoiding overly wet conditions. Proper Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ growing conditions support denser growth, healthier foliage, and continuous flowering.

Gardeners Also Ask

Does Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ need full sun?
Yes. Full sun is required for strongest flowering and growth.

How large does Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ grow?
Plants typically grow 12–16 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide.

Does Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ attract pollinators?
Yes. It attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Is Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ drought tolerant?
Yes. It becomes moderately drought tolerant once established.

Can Salvia ‘Mirage Cherry Red’ grow in containers?
Yes. It performs very well in containers and borders.

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