Salvia ‘Coral Nymph’

Salvia coccinea ‘Coral Nymph’

Characteristics

Culture

Easy to grow. Bushy, 2-3 ft. tall, heavy-flowering Salvia ‘Coral Nymph’ plants produce brilliant trumpet flowers that hummingbirds love! They flower from spring through fall and show remarkable heat tolerance.  This premium variety is more compact and earlier blooming than other salvias, with clouds of nectar-rich, orchid-like blossoms in an enchanting shade of salmon-coral with tiny white stamens.

Hummingbirds seek out and flock to Coral Nymph plants literally from dawn to dusk, and sprays of these charming flowers are lovely in mixed bouquets. Coral Nymph grows readily in a wide range of conditions and blooms continuously throughout summer. Ideal for big containers or as easy-care, free-flowering border plants.

Noteworthy Characteristics

‘Coral Nymph’ Salvia (Sage) is an herbaceous annual with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.  This is a relatively low maintenance plant. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.  The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive fragrant pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Problems

None noted.

Garden Uses

A beautiful addition to borders or containers.