Scarlet-flowered sage ‘Van-Houttei’ (Salvia splendens ‘Van-houttei’)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Scarlet-flowered sage ‘Van-Houttei’ (Salvia splendens ‘Van-houttei’). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant scarlet-flowered sage ‘Van-Houttei’ in a east facing or south facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Salvia splendens ‘Van-houttei’ can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Mediterranean Gardens – can be formal or informal, and are inspired by the vegetation and materials of the hot, dry climates of the Mediterranean region;
• Patios, balconies and containers – gardens confined to the space next to buildings where the cultivation is done in pots and containers;

Planting type

scarlet-flowered sage ‘Van-Houttei’ is often applied in flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden; but also wall-side borders – that create a very specific microclimate;.