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Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’

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1 Litre

3+ plants

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£30.00

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6+ plants

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£45.00

£58.00

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9+ plants 

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Plant Description

Discover Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’, a dazzling newcomer for 2025, bred by master breeders Rolando Uría and Francisco Lozano at SALVIART in Argentina. This remarkable variety features vibrant orange blooms with striking deep red calyxes, creating a bold and eye-catching display that brings life and colour to any garden.

Developed from rare and exotic Salvia species never before used in breeding, Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ offers a truly unique addition to borders, patio containers, and mixed planting schemes. Its long flowering season ensures months of continuous colour, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a perfect choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, this salvia is hardy once established and shows excellent drought tolerance. Its compact, bushy habit adds structure and movement without overwhelming neighbouring plants, providing both visual interest and architectural presence.

Whether used as a striking focal point or incorporated into a mixed border, Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ delivers bold colour, pollinator appeal, and long-lasting beauty. Buy Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ in the UK from Middleton Nurseries and enjoy an extraordinary, easy-to-grow perennial that will transform your garden throughout the season.

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🌿 How to Care for Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’

How do I prune Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’?
Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ should be left through the winter, as the dead wood protects them from frost. They can be pruned in early spring, and more vigorous varieties may be trimmed again around June.
Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ can be susceptible to aphids, capsid bugs, whitefly, sage leafhoppers, and glasshouse red spider mites. Additionally, fungal issues like grey mould (Botrytis) can develop in cool and damp conditions, especially during overwintering.
Water Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ regularly during dry spells, particularly newly planted ones. Established hardy salvias are drought-tolerant but benefit from deep watering during prolonged hot periods. Avoid waterlogging, as it can cause root rot.
Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ require light feeding in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost. Tender salvias benefit from fertilisation every 2–4 weeks during the growing season using a liquid feed for flowering plants. Over-fertilising should be avoided, as it can encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
Propagation of Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’is prohibited without a licence
Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ should be trimmed around April or May, a technique often called the “Chelsea Chop,” once new shoots start to appear. Cut back to the fresh growth, and continue deadheading throughout the season. Vigorous varieties can be pruned again in July to encourage bushier, greener plants rather than tall, woody stems. Salvias should not be cut back in autumn, as leaving the foliage intact helps protect the plant from frost.
Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ moderately drought-tolerant once established, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun. Tender salvias are less drought-tolerant and require more consistent watering.
Salvia ‘Tropicolor Carmine’ performs well in UK gardens if given full sun and free-draining soil. It’s hardy in most areas, flowers for months in summer and autumn, and suits borders or containers. Avoid winter wet and prune lightly in spring.

All our salvia plants are grown in our specialist nursery in Staffordshire, UK, using high-quality peat-free compost. This ensures that every salvia you buy from us is healthy, well-established, and of the highest quality. Buy salvias online in the UK with confidence, knowing our plants are sustainably grown and carefully nurtured for excellent garden performance.

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