Perennial salvias make a great addition to ornamental borders, with their summer-long displays of spiky, nectar-rich flowers. Salvia confertiflora is a striking choice, bearing velvety red flower spikes on red stems above huge crinkled leaves.
For best results grow Salvia confertiflora in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage flowers into mid-autumn. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Salvia confertiflora is only half hardy, so provide winter protection from autumn onwards, or move indoors.
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Salvia ‘Confertiflora’ and wildlife
Salvia ‘Confertiflora’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Salvia ‘Confertiflora’ poisonous?
Salvia ‘Confertiflora’ has no toxic effects reported.
