Salvia x jamensis 'Flammenn'
(Sage 'Flammenn')
Family - Lamiaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Raised in France
Discovered By - Raised by Catherine Bernabe
Year of Introduction - 2009
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 1m
Width - 50cm
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: An Evergreen, woody Perennial with a bushy, upright habit. Aromatic, mid-green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and have finely toothed to scalloped margins. Rich deep red flowers are tubular 2-lipped in shape and have dark red calyces. The Blooms are held in upright Racemes and produced over a long period from late spring into early summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Sometimes referenced as Salvia x jamensis 'Flammen' (different spelling).
Flower:
Rich deep red flowers have a tubular 2-lipped shape and dark red calyces. The flowers are held in long, upright racemes and produced over a long period from late May into November.
Flower colour: Red
Flower shape: Tubular 2-lipped in shape
Flowering time: May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Foliage:
Aromatic, mid-green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and have serrate to Crenate margins. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on upright stems that are woody at the base.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen in mild conditions
Foliage Shape: Ovate to elliptic
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.
