Scarlet-flowered sage ‘Van-Houttei’ (Salvia splendens ‘Van-houttei’) is a plant in the annuals and biennials category that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as scarlet-flowered sage ‘Van-Houttei’.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: scarlet-flowered sage ‘Van-Houttei’
Scientific name: Salvia splendens ‘Van-houttei’
Plant type: Annual / Biennial
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Scarlet-flowered sage ‘Van-Houttei’ (Salvia splendens ‘Van-houttei’) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
