{"product_id":"grandstand-red-pink-lipstick-flowering-sage-salvia-splendens-grandstand-red-pink-lipstick","title":"Grandstand Red Pink Lipstick Flowering Sage - Salvia splendens 'Grandstand Red Pink Lipstick'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrandstand Red Pink Lipstick Flowering Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia splendens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Grandstand Red Pink Lipstick') is a compact, bushy salvia of 45cm to 60cm high and 30cm to 40cm wide. Scarlet flower spikes carry distinctive pink tubular flowers that pop out of the red outer petals, from spring right through to autumn. It brings bold, warm colour to sunny borders and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed with a pink twist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink tubular flowers appear from scarlet outer petals, so each spike carries two bright tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear from spring right through to autumn, long after many bedding plants have faded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy, dense habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bushy foliage stays neat at 45cm to 60cm, which makes it easy to fit into small beds and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies are drawn to the flowers all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on colour quickly after planting, which makes it a good filler for new borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot colour borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in drifts alongside orange, yellow and deep purple companions for a vibrant bed that carries through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact habit suits large pots, with a light, free draining mix and regular summer feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it between herbs, roses and perennials, where it adds long season colour and a steady supply of nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grandstand Red Pink Lipstick Flowering Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in light, free draining soil. It tolerates overnight frost once established, but it should be protected from hard frost. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens; in cold districts, mulch well in winter or treat it as a summer plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil is best. Improve poor or heavy ground with compost before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise in spring with a slow release fertiliser, then boost it with a seaweed solution during the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Grandstand Red Pink Lipstick Flowering Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are an economical way to plant a bed or a row of pots. Expect a small, leafy plant with flowering still to come, and allow it a little warm weather to bulk up and begin sending up spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/salvia\"\u003eExplore more salvias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eFlowering plants for colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/add-colour-through-plants-in-your-backyard-easily\"\u003eHow to add colour to your backyard with plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates overnight frost once established, but it needs protection from hard frost. Mulch the roots in winter to keep the soil warm, and shelter young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to deadhead it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut it back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and more flowers. A feed in spring and a seaweed boost in the summer heat help it perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill bees and butterflies visit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tubular flowers draw bees and butterflies throughout the long flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789631226175,"sku":"SAL-SPL-GRANDS-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/grandstand-red-pink-lipstick-flowering-sage-salvia-splendens-grandstand-red-pink-lipstick.jpg?v=1792192016","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/grandstand-red-pink-lipstick-flowering-sage-salvia-splendens-grandstand-red-pink-lipstick","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}