Salvia Summer Jewel Red Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, hummingbird-friendly blooms in small spaces.
Discover the Salvia Summer Jewel Red Seed, an All-America Selections winner renowned for its exceptional early blooming and vivid red flowers. This variety offers a long blooming season from spring to autumn, perfect for attracting hummingbirds. The plants feature a tidy, densely branched habit, making them an excellent choice for both garden beds and containers. Each packet contains 250 raw, untreated seeds, providing a generous supply for your gardening needs.
$13.27
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
56
/ 1766
#56 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
-29%
Below average
Quantity
250
/ seeds (RAW / UNTREATED)
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking reliable, high-performing, and early-blooming floral varieties
- Wildlife enthusiasts looking to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to gardens
- Homeowners in hot climates needing resilient, drought-tolerant landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners lacking the time or space for indoor seed-starting
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer plants that do not require deadheading
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from spring through autumn.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant red spikes act as a reliable magnet for local hummingbirds.
Growth Habit
Densely branched structure maintains a tidy appearance without constant maintenance.
Germination Speed
Early blooming traits ensure a faster transition from seed to flower.
Versatility
Compact size adapts perfectly to both garden beds and container arrangements.
Seed Value
Generous packet size offers high volume for large-scale planting projects.
Key Specs
Quantity
250 seeds (RAW / UNTREATED)
Plant Type
Annual Flower
Germination Lighting
Don't Cover Seed
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Germination Time
10-14 Days
Plant Height
18-20 inches
Plant Spread
24 inches
Grow on Temperature Day
65-70°F
Features
- Award-winning All-America Selections variety
- Blooms significantly earlier than other types
- Long blooming season from spring to autumn
- Tidy, densely branched plant habit
- Ideal for garden beds and containers
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Produces vibrant red flower spikes
What customers say
Gardeners highly value the Salvia Summer Jewel Red for its exceptional color and early performance. This AAS winner delivers an incredibly vibrant, true-red hue that resists fading, even under intense summer heat. A major benefit is its remarkably early bloom time, providing continuous, long-lasting color from early summer until frost. Its compact, uniform habit makes it perfect for containers and borders. Furthermore, the variety is a significant attractant for hummingbirds, enhancing garden appeal. Customers consider this salvia a reliable, high-value investment due to its robust growth and low maintenance needs, consistently delivering high-impact summer color.
Know before you buy
No, these seeds require light to germinate. Simply press them firmly into the surface of your seed-starting mix without covering them.
This variety is known for its extended blooming window. You can expect vibrant red flower spikes from spring all the way through autumn.
No, the 250 seeds included in this packet are raw and untreated.
These are excellent for both. Their tidy, densely branched habit makes them well-suited for containers, though they perform equally well in traditional garden beds.
For the best germination results, keep your soil temperature between 70-75°F. Once the seedlings are established, they prefer daytime temperatures of 65-70°F and nighttime temperatures of 55-60°F.
Since these plants reach a spread of approximately 24 inches, you should space them about two feet apart to ensure they have enough room to maintain their dense, healthy habit.
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