Salvia HEATWAVE™ ‘Blaze’

Common Name:
Heatwave Blaze Salvia

Description:
Salvia HEATWAVE™ ‘Blaze’ is a standout selection from the Australian-bred HEATWAVE™ range, designed specifically for hot, dry climates like those found in Melbourne. It features masses of vibrant, fiery red flowers that bloom prolifically from spring through to autumn, providing continuous colour and a strong focal point in garden beds, borders, and containers. The aromatic, grey-green foliage forms a compact, tidy mound, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking bold colour with minimal fuss. ‘Blaze’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing excellent drought tolerance once established. It’s ideal for attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, and performs reliably even in coastal or exposed conditions. Regular light pruning after flowering flushes will keep it looking tidy and encourage repeat blooming. As part of the HEATWAVE™ series, ‘Blaze’ is bred for compact form, strong flowering, and high resilience — making it a top pick for Melbourne’s tough summer conditions.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–70 cm

• Width: 60–70 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Fiery red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Scented Flowers

• Perennial

• Low Maintenance

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

• Bird Attracting

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula ‘Avonview’

• Gaura ‘Belleza Dark Pink’

• Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’

• Achillea ‘Red Velvet’

• Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.