Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’

Common Name:
Baby Sage

Description:
Salvia 'Royal Bumble' is a compact, evergreen perennial shrub celebrated for its vibrant, cherry-red tubular flowers that bloom profusely from late spring through to autumn. The striking blooms contrast beautifully against dark purple-black calyces and stems, adding a dramatic flair to garden beds and borders. Its aromatic, glossy green foliage emits a pleasant scent when brushed, enhancing the sensory experience in the garden. Thriving in Melbourne's climate, 'Royal Bumble' prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Once established, it exhibits good drought tolerance and is hardy to light frosts. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, and a light prune in early spring helps maintain its bushy form. This variety is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and birds, thereby supporting local biodiversity.

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:
*Cherry Red

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Disease Resistant
*Scented Flowers
*Bird Attracting
*Bee Attracting
*Butterfly Attracting
*Perennial
*Low Maintenance
*Drought Tolerant (once established)
*Frost Hardy
*Fast Growing
*Long Flowering Season
*Suitable for Coastal Gardens
*Awarded RHS Award of Garden Merit

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
*Lavandula (Lavender)
*Gaura
*Sedum
*Thymus (Thyme)
*Echinacea
*Coreopsis

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.