Red Hot Sally II Salvia

Red Hot Sally II Sage | Salvia splendens ‘Red Hot Sally II’ | Scarlet Sage ‘Red Hot Sally II’ | Salvia ‘Red Hot Sally II’

Red Hot Sally II Salvia is a compact, sun-loving tender perennial (grown as an annual in cooler climates) prized for its dense, fiery, bright red floral spikes that sit strikingly above lush, dark green foliage. This exceptional, improved selection is known for its highly uniform, well-branched habit, outstanding heat tolerance, and nonstop flowering from early summer until frost. Its nectar-rich blossoms draw hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens, mixed containers, mass plantings, and sunny landscape borders. With its tidy form and reliable performance in hot, humid conditions, Red Hot Sally II offers bold, classic color and strong visual impact with minimal maintenance.

Growing Red Hot Sally II Salvia

Light: Full sun to partial shade; produces the most abundant blooms and a tighter habit in full sun, but highly appreciates light afternoon shade in regions with extremely hot summer climates.

Soil: Average, well-drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types but performs best in organically rich, loamy mixtures and will not tolerate soggy conditions.

Water: Moderate; water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially in extreme heat or when grown in containers, but do not allow the roots to become waterlogged.

Maintenance: Deadheading spent flower spikes is not strictly required but encourages an even more prolific and continuous bloom while maintaining a tidy appearance.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees; generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–11; grown as a fast-growing annual in cooler regions.

Shipping Info

Red Hot Sally II Sage plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.