These survived freezing temps between 9-30deg for at least 30 days during the last 3 winter seasons. Planted in 7 and 10 gallon fabric pots. The only insulation they had were the leaves that fell from the trees sitting on top of the plants. I’m assuming that they only grow as much as the size of the pot you have them in so mine didn’t make it to the full size like others have mentioned. Great plants for the bees and other pollinators. They are shielded from the most hottest part of the day as I’m finding with many plants that PW has said they need full sun when they really don’t and is why they do much better in dappled 2-4pm shade. Very drought tolerant too.
Color Spires® 'Back to the Fuchsia' Perennial Salvia Salvia hybrid
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 22" - 2'
Spread: 22" - 2'
Height: 56cm - 61cm
Spread: 56cm - 61cm
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Details
22 - 24 Inches22 - 24 Inches22 - 24 Inches56cm - 61cm56cm - 61cm56cm - 61cmFeatures
This colorful perennial produces fuchsia pink flowers spikes atop the neatly mounded, aromatic foliage. Lovely when planted in drifts. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Award WinnerFragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageSalt TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:22 - 24 Inches 56cm - 61cmSpacing:22 - 24 Inches 56cm - 61cmSpread:22 - 24 Inches 56cm - 61cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:Fuchsia pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun. Drought tolerant but blooms better with average moisture. Cut back after flowering to promote rebloom.
Color Spires® 'Back to the Fuchsia' Salvia hybrid USPP 32,920, Can PBRAF -
6 Reviews
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Henrysmom, Virginia, United States, 5 weeks ago
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I planted 2 of these a year ago and LOVE them!! They did quite well last summer despite blazing heat and this year - WOW, they've doubled in size!! Together they cover a width of 5 feet and height of 30", exceeding my expectations. I hope I can find a few more to plant this spring in a place that needs that size & mass of color.
Analog Girl, Washington, United States, 3 years ago -
Planted 5 in May...now a hedge! I just cut it back for the second time. I can't belive how fast it flushes back with incredible color and smells good (at least to me). Attracts bees and hummingbirds...I love this plant
K Gardener, Washington, United States, 3 years ago -
Hi I got this plant iin May and was in a hurry to plant my container of mixed sun loving plants. It was in its first bloom and I love the vibrancy and hearty structure. I have cut it back already and it has sent up further flushes. I just checked it this morning and I will be cutting it back again for a further bloom. The plant has a very strong growth habit and has taken over somewhat in the container but not to the point of damagilng growth of the other plants...however i think it would do best in either a stand alone pot or in the landscape because of its push for "room" habit. I was glad to see that the plant is a perennial and would highly recommend it for zone appropriate areas. Its a big draw for pollinators. I give the plant a huge two thumbs up.
Bob Perricone, New York, United States, 3 years ago -
beautiful plant, very vibrant color and exceptionally hardy... :)
Bobbie Shepherd, Ohio, United States, 4 years ago
2 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2022 Top Performer Penn State University 2020 Top Performer Penn State University 6 More colors
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