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Red

Interesting Notes

Salvia greggii X microphylla "Maraschino" is attractive to hummingbirds, just like the two parent species. nothing got lost in the cross. Its nectar is very sweet, maybe the sweetest in my garden. i was thinking of this plant last week when the sugar concentrations of various hummer plants were posted. I was curious how it would compare. what's funny is that even with the red flowers and very sweet nectar, it ran a decided second place to S. guaranitica in terms of attractiveness when they were both in bloom. it still has a place in my garden, though, since it starts blooming for me a month or two before the guaranitica. with our cool summers, the greggis and microphyllas will start blooming in may... and keep going till october. it doesn't get much better than that.

this is from the High Country Gardens catalog:

Salvia x Maraschino

Maraschino Bush Salvia

36" x 18' wide (cutting propagated) What a superb hybrid this has proven itself to be! The luscious cherry colored flowers begin in early summer and continue through fall until hard frost. A cross between S. microphylla and S. greggii, Maraschino enjoys garden conditions with enriched, well-drained soil and regular irrigation during hot, dry weather. Unlike most Salvia greggii varieties, Maraschino prefers afternoon shade in hotter climates. Although this is one of the most cold hardy bush Salvias (see description of Salvia "Furman's Red" for additional information), you will have fantastic garden performance in hot, humid climates too! Zones 6-10

Growing and Maintenance Tips

S. greggii is found in Texas south to Mexico. It prefers moist to dry, well-drained soil in full sun. Drought and humidity tolerant. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Cut back to control height and induce second flush of flowers. May be used as an accent, in masses, cut flower, herb and perennial garden.