Salvia Roman Red
Best vibrant annual for sun-loving container and garden color.
The Salvia Roman Red is a vibrant annual plant, perfect for adding striking seasonal color to your garden or containers. This variety features vivid red-scarlet blooms beautifully contrasted by attractive wine-purple sepals. It thrives best when situated in full sun locations. Reaching a manageable mature size, it is well-suited for mass planting or container gardening arrangements. As an annual, it offers consistent, bright color throughout its growing period in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11.
$15.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
/ 3268
#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Life Cycle
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants for hot climates
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant color for beds and containers
- Wildlife enthusiasts wanting to attract hummingbirds and beneficial insects
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners unwilling to replant annually
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer hands-off plant care
- Shade-garden owners lacking direct, full-sun exposure
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Vivid scarlet blooms provide an immediate, high-contrast pop of color.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies to the garden throughout the growing season.
Container Versatility
Compact mounding habit fits perfectly into pots or small garden beds.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent sun and well-drained soil to maintain peak health.
Climate Specificity
Strictly limited to warmer zones, restricting its year-round utility.
Pest Resilience
Lacks natural defenses against common garden pests and browsing deer.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Fragrance Level
No Fragrance
Growth Habit
Mounding
Mature Height
2-3 ft
Mature Spread
2-3 ft
Pest Resistant
No
Deer Resistant
No
Features
- Vivid red-scarlet blooms with wine-purple sepals
- Ideal for full sun locations
- Compact size for containers
- Provides excellent seasonal color
- Completes life cycle in one season
- Attracts butterflies
What customers say
The Salvia Roman Red earns high praise for its deep, stunning color and exceptional reliability. Gardeners consistently find the vibrant red hue creates a powerful visual anchor in any landscape, often surpassing catalog images. Beyond aesthetics, this plant is remarkably easy to establish and maintain. It delivers continuous, dependable blooms throughout the entire season with very little effort. This blend of high visual impact and trustworthy performance makes it a top choice for growers seeking reliable, beautiful garden results.
Know before you buy
No, this is an annual plant, meaning it completes its entire life cycle in one growing season. You will need to replant it each year to enjoy its blooms.
This variety requires full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Without enough light, the plant may become leggy and produce fewer flowers.
Yes, its compact, mounding growth habit makes it an excellent choice for container gardening. Ensure your pot has good drainage to keep the soil from becoming waterlogged.
Yes, the vibrant red-scarlet blooms are particularly effective at attracting butterflies to your outdoor space.
No, this variety is not considered deer or pest resistant. You may want to monitor the plant if you live in an area with high deer activity.
It performs best in well-drained soil. Avoid planting it in areas that stay consistently soggy, as this can lead to root issues.
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