Scutellaria ‘Red Scooter’

Common Name:
Red Scooter Skullcap

Description:
Scutellaria ‘Red Scooter’ is a compact, mounding perennial prized for its vibrant red blooms and neat, bushy habit. A standout in the skullcap family, this cultivar produces masses of tubular, two-lipped flowers in vivid crimson tones throughout the warmer months, typically from late spring through to early autumn. The flowers rise above soft green foliage and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, bringing movement and life to the garden. In Melbourne conditions, ‘Red Scooter’ thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It's drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-maintenance borders, cottage gardens, or container displays. Regular trimming after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages continued blooming. Compact, colourful, and resilient, ‘Red Scooter’ delivers a long-lasting display with minimal fuss.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Herbaceous
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 30–40 cm
*Width: 40–50 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Red
*Crimson

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Bird Attracting
*Perennial
*Herbaceous
*Low Maintenance
*Drought Tolerant Once Established
*Suitable for Edging
*Compact Growth Habit

Toxicity:
*Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
*Salvia ‘Heatwave Blaze’
*Gaillardia ‘Arizona Red Shades’
*Verbena rigida
*Nepeta ‘Junior Walker’
*Lavandula dentata

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.