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Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph': Tropical Sage with Coral-Pink Flowers

Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph' (Nymph Series, also known as 'Cherry Blossom') is a tender perennial often grown as an annual. It produces airy spikes of coral-pink tubular flowers from summer to frost. The foliage is green and slightly hairy. It self-sows readily in warm climates.

Plant Details

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: coccinea
Cultivar: 'Coral Nymph'

Grow in full sun to partial shade with average soil. 'Coral Nymph' is heat-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. Allow some flowers to set seed for naturalizing.

Salvias: Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red': Tropical Sage with Red Flowers; Salvia coccinea 'Brenthurst': Tropical Sage with Coral-Pink Flowers; Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens); Tropical Sage 'Snow Nymph' (Salvia coccinea 'Snow Nymph'); Tropical Sage 'Alba' (Salvia coccinea 'Alba'); Tropical Sage 'Summer Jewel Pink' (Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Pink'); Salvia splendens 'Paul' (Scarlet Sage); Salvia coccinea 'Sallynia Salmon' (Tropical Sage); Salvia 'Coral Nymph': A Delicate Coral-Pink Sage for Pollinators; Salvia 'Lady in Red' (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red')

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