Salvia greggii Raspberry Royale

Common Name:
Autumn Sage
Raspberry Autumn Sage

Description:
Salvia greggii ‘Raspberry Royale’ is a compact, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub known for its rich raspberry-red to deep pink blooms and exceptionally long flowering season. This vibrant variety adds bold colour and energy to the garden, making it ideal for borders, cottage-style plantings, pollinator gardens, and decorative pots. In Melbourne, it thrives in a full sun position with well-drained soil and benefits from occasional light pruning to maintain a dense, tidy habit and encourage continuous flowering. Blooming from spring through to autumn, and often extending further in mild conditions, it produces masses of nectar-rich tubular flowers that attract bees and small nectar-feeding birds. Its aromatic foliage, drought tolerance once established, and low maintenance nature make it a reliable and rewarding choice for Australian gardens.

Form:
• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
• Height: 60–90 cm
• Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:
• Full Sun

Flowering:
• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
• Raspberry red
• Deep pink
• Crimson pink

Key Attributes:
• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Evergreen to semi-evergreen
• Drought tolerant once established
• Suitable for informal hedging
• Suitable for cottage gardens
• Suitable for pollinator gardens
• Long flowering season
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for coastal gardens
• Aromatic foliage

Toxicity:
Not generally considered toxic to humans or pets. As with most ornamental plants, ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset if consumed in quantity.

Companion Plants:
• Lavender
• Gaura
• Nepeta
• Verbena bonariensis
• Penstemon
• Achillea
• Echinacea
• Pennisetum