Overview
Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' is a upright, bushy, columnar upright shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, grey-green, semi-evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall. Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and wildlife gardens.
About
Salvia microphylla, synonyms including Salvia grahamii, Salvia lemmonii and Salvia neurepia; the baby sage, Graham's sage, or blackcurrant sage, is an evergreen shrub found in the wild in southeastern Arizona and the mountains of eastern, western, and southern Mexico. It is a very complex species which easily hybridizes, resulting in numerous hybrids and cultivars brought into horticulture since the 1990s.
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About the genus
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salvia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Upright, Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Aromatic, Grey-green, Semi-evergreen
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Powdery mildews, Verticillium wilt, Foot and root rots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge'?
Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' need?
Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' grow?
Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' reaches a height of 1.2 m.
Is Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' hardy in the UK?
Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Salvia microphylla 'Reve Rouge'?
Division in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
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