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FlowerKisser® Coral-Pink Salvia

Salvia greggii 'WWG003'

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Salvia greggii Flower Kisser® 'Coral-Pink' (Sage) has eye-catching non-stop coral-pink flowers, starting in late spring and continuing into the fall. A medium sized woody shrublet that loves poor soils and hot, dry growing conditions. A High Country Gardens Introduction.
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Plants in the FlowerKisser® series have been selected by High Country Gardens Founder David Salman. These new perennial introductions are particularly nectar-rich and attract many pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The name “flower-kisser” is the translation of “beja-flor,”the Portuguese word for hummingbird!

Planting & Care

Tips For Growing Salvia

Salvia (commonly referred to as ‘Sage’) represent a huge family of ornamental plants that attract a variety of pollinators to their nectar rich flowers. They are resistant to deer and rabbits.

  1. Plant in full sun.
  2. Plant native Western Salvia varieties in soil that is low fertility and well-drained.
  3. Plant Old World Salvia in a wide range of soils (loams, sand) including clay.
  4. Many spring-flowering varieties of sage will re-bloom in fall if deadheaded after the first bloom.
  5. New transplants need regular irrigation their first growing season to establish themselves. Once established they will need regular, deep irrigation during hot, dry weather.
  6. During fall garden clean-up, wait to cut back the plants until spring for improved cold hardiness.
  7. In colder USDA zones (zone 6 and below) it is essential to give Native Southwestern and Southwestern hybrids protection from the extreme cold their first couple winters in the garden. Mound up pine needles or fallen autumn leaves over and around the base of the plant.

Western Native Salvia: : It is from the Western US that we find our most beautiful native salvia species. For attracting hummingbirds, there are no finer flowers than the Western native sages. Typically, this group of Salvia prefer ‘lean’ (not very fertile), well drained soils. They will grow in dry clay conditions in arid climates but will rot out in clay soils where there is more than about 15 to 18” of precipitation annually.

Western Salvia include:

  • Salvia greggii - ‘Furman’s Red’, ‘Cold Hardy Pink’
  • Salvia hybrids - ‘Maraschino’, ‘Raspberry Delight’, ‘Ultra Violet’ and ‘Burgundy Seduction’.
  • Salvia pachyphylla and Salvia dorrii is recommended for arid western gardens.
  • Salvia azurea and Salvia reptans - Early fall bloomers with excellent cold hardiness.

To get established in USDA zones 5 & 6, Western Salvia (noted above) must be planted in spring or early summer, not in the fall. Protect your new plants over their first winter or two in your garden. Cover each plant with a generous pile of clean straw or pine needles. This allows the plant's crown (junction of root and branches) to mature and obtain maximum cold hardiness.

Old Wolrd Salvia: The Old World Salvia include some of the very best, most durable, longest-lived perennials. These salvia are an excellent choice for gardeners across most of the United States. ‘Old World’ Sages bloom primarily in shades of blue, pink and white. They are well adapted to cold climates and a wide range of soils including clay. The European Salvia are incredibly attractive to honey bees, many of our native bees and bumble bees as well as butterflies.

Old World varieties include:

  • Salvia syslvestris'Lyrical Rose', 'May Night', 'Little Night', 'Caradonna' and 'Marcus'.
  • Salvia daghestanica
  • Salvia verticiliata

More in-depth guidance for growing Salvia:Planting Nectar Rich Salvia to Attract Pollinators to the Garden

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Late spring to early fall

Advantages

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Native
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Fragrant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

20-24" tall

Mature Spread

24-28" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Fall

Special Groups

  • High Country Gardens Exclusive
  • High Country Gardens Introduction

Growing Zones

  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Ships As

Potted Plant

Can Send To PO Box

No
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Overall rating: 4.7272725 / 5 from 11 reviews.

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Excellent Plant!

"Blooms from Spring to Fall with the most vibrant blooms in Spring and Fall. It doesn't look as good during summer heat, but it still looks good."

— Mitchell D. (5/5)

Really more of a pale tomato orange color

"The TX sage survived our unusually chilly winter here at the Jersey Shore. It bloomed its head off last year. But the flower color was more of a pale tomato orange rather than rose pink."

— Ccm989 (5/5)

I'm smiling because it's healthy, growing and pretty!

"Purchased one in spring 2024. Grew well! Seemed to always have at least a few blooms, clear through December 2024! More growth and blooms than I expected for a perennial in its first year. However, its blooms often fade to a lighter color, hence only 4 stars."

— K (4/5)

Yes! I would buy this plant again!

"I have used this plant as a boarder in front of muhly grass. I love the beautiful red color. The bumble bees just hang off the plants in the morning collecting nectar."

— Bunches (5/5)

2nd time I've purchased

"I am amazed and thrilled that this is happily blooming and so soon after planting. Amazing developed roots upon receipt. I am looking forward to watching this thru the summer growing season."

— Solweaver (5/5)

This is a beautiful salvia!

"I have planted this in front of muhly grasses. It is so beautiful and quick to flower."

— Garden M. (5/5)

Salvia

"Beautiful hardy salvia. Arrived healthy and has grown a lot. Additionally it is non stop bloomer"

— Momo (5/5)

I fell in love w/ this plant but they didn't survive winter.

"A most beautiful flowering plant! The first ones drowned after days of torrential rain in Eastern Kansas. Replacement plants (thank you so much, High Country Gardens!) flourished with a mass of fluorescent coral blooms following clay soil amendment with sand and pea gravel. Unfortunately, the plants did not survive a normal winter in Zone 6B either. Maybe they need to be mulched for winter. Will try again. I think they are absolutely stunning."

— Rachelle (3/5)

Love this plant!

"Lovely little bits of coral just where my garden needed a lift. Made it through a zone 5/6 winter and looks great now!"

— Didi (5/5)

I would buy again

"Take the hot sun & dry conditions,just beautiful"

— MAC (5/5)

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