Salvia, Hybrid Bush Sage 'Maraschino'

Salvia

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
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Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Shrubs
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
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Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
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Where to Grow
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Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
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Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Color Pattern
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Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
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Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Blue-Green
Classification
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California

HOOPA, California

Roseville, California

Lewes, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware

Riverview, Florida

Athens, Georgia

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Altamont, Oregon

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Pine Grove, Oregon

Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Camden, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Alto, Texas

Copperas Cove, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
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0
neutral
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Lebanon, PA | September 2011 | positive

Ordered five of these from High Country Gardens. Planted the little guys the day before Hurricane Irene was forecast for PA. Nothing li...Read More

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Lewes, DE | April 2011 | positive

I have been growing Cherry Maraschino for years at Lewes beach in Delaware for years. The Hummingbirds love it more then my nectar feeder...Read More

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Alto, TX | April 2008 | positive

This is a great little plant for East Texas. It bloomed all winter for me.

J
| January 2008 | positive

this must be the best salvia ever: everlasting springgreen leaves, beautiful pink-red flowers that keep coming from the first spring days...Read More

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Klamath Falls, OR (Zone 6a) | February 2005 | positive

This is a beautiful little salvia with exquisite bright red blossoms. It bloomed profusely in its first year for me and even gave me a ni...Read More

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