• Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’
  • Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’
  • Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’
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Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’

Royal Bumble Sage

£6.99
£6.99
Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’ is a striking, long-flowering perennial with vivid red blooms and glossy green foliage, perfect for adding bold colour and wildlife interest to borders and containers.
  • Highly attractive to pollinators
  • Rich, vibrant flower colour
  • Good for containers and small spaces
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Half hardy

    • Flowers

      May to October

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy

    Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’
    Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’
    Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’

    • Why we like this plant

      This salvia combines vivid colour, ease of care, and pollinator appeal in one reliable plant. Its compact habit suits small gardens, containers, and modern planting schemes, while its long blooming season keeps the garden lively for months.

    • About this plant

      Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’ is a compact, bushy perennial or sub-shrub celebrated for its intense scarlet-red flowers that appear from late spring well into autumn. The blooms are held above dark green foliage, creating a vibrant contrast that attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators. With a tidy growth habit and excellent repeat flowering, this salvia is ideal for mixed borders, wildlife gardens, and patio pots. It also offers good drought tolerance once established, making it suitable for sunnier spots in the garden.

    • Key features

      • Striking scarlet-red flowers
      • Attracts bees and butterflies
      • Long flowering period from late spring to autumn

    • Height and
      spread

      60–75cm high × 40–60cm spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Compact, bushy

    • Moisture

      Moist but well-drained

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Borders, wildlife gardens, containers

    Planting guide

    Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Space plants about 30–45cm apart to allow for airflow and growth. Excellent in groups for a mass of colour or interspersed among other perennials for contrast.

    Care tips

    Trim back faded flower stems regularly to encourage fresh blooms and maintain a neat shape. In spring, prune lightly to promote bushy growth. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring and again in mid-summer for best results.

    Winter care

    In milder regions, Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’ can overwinter outdoors with a protective mulch. In colder areas, consider lifting and overwintering in a frost-free greenhouse or providing fleece protection during hard frosts.