Salvia ‘Red Harry’

Common Name:
Salvia ‘Red Harry’

Description:
Salvia ‘Red Harry’ is a bold and eye-catching perennial shrub that delivers a vibrant display of rich red, tubular flowers from late spring through to autumn. The bright blooms are held above soft green, aromatic foliage on upright stems, making it a standout feature in garden beds, borders, and pots. Bred for improved flowering and form, ‘Red Harry’ thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and responds well to regular deadheading and light pruning to encourage repeat blooming and maintain a neat shape. This salvia is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding both colour and ecological value to gardens. Its compact habit and long flowering period make it a versatile choice for both informal and contemporary planting schemes.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Herbaceous

Mature Size:
Height: 60–80 cm
Width: 50–70 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Bright Red

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Drought Tolerant
Perennial
Herbaceous
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:
Gaura lindheimeri
Lavandula spp.
Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’
Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’
Coreopsis grandiflora
Achillea ‘Terracotta’

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.