{"product_id":"huntington-red-mexican-sage-salvia-microphylla-huntington-red","title":"Huntington Red Mexican Sage - Salvia microphylla 'Huntington Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuntington Red Mexican Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Huntington Red') is a small-leaved, shrubby perennial that grows to about 1m high and 1m wide. Aromatic foliage, pleasantly herbal when crushed, carries small red flowers with prominent lower petals in spring and again in autumn. It comes from Mexico, which makes it an easygoing choice for gardens with hot and cold extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flushes of flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small red blooms open in spring and again in autumn, and occasionally at other times where the climate is mild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small leaves smell pleasantly herbal when crushed, which adds scent to a path or border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for bees and wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red flowers draw bees and other pollinators into the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize to suit the site.\u003c\/strong\u003e In poor soil with little rain it stays compact, while rich soil and regular watering produce a larger plant, so you can steer its size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy cottage style.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shrubby perennial that suits mixed beds and borders, wildlife gardens, pots and tubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a mixed border, where the red flowers pick up pinks, purples and silver foliage. In rich soil allow the full 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two flushes of nectar rich flowers a year make it a dependable food plant for bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot keeps the plant compact and puts the aromatic leaves within reach of the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Huntington Red Mexican Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; a sheltered position helps keep the plant looking good. It tolerates light overnight frost once established, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In colder districts, protect it from hard frost and mulch in winter to keep the soil warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in good, fertile soil for the best growth. In poor soil it stays more compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and water regularly in dry periods. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring, with an extra boost of seaweed solution in the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip over after flowering to encourage fresh growth and more flowers. Cut it hard back in summer, almost to the ground, when it rests from blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Huntington Red Mexican Sage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the economical way to plant a border, and a young salvia settles fast in warm weather. Expect a small, aromatic plant without a full flush of flower, and allow a season for it to build up its shrubby shape.\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\"\u003eBrowse the salvia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for paths and borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy cut it back so hard in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant rests from blooming in summer, and a hard cut, almost to the ground, lets it shoot fresh growth for the autumn flowering. Clip over lightly after each flush as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 1m high and 1m wide. In poor soil with little rain it stays compact, while rich soil and regular irrigation produce a larger plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light overnight frost once established. In colder districts, protect it from hard frost and mulch in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789633290559,"sku":"SAL-MIC-HUNTIN-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/huntington-red-mexican-sage-salvia-microphylla-huntington-red.jpg?v=1792192026","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/huntington-red-mexican-sage-salvia-microphylla-huntington-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}