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

Autumn Sage

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2 litre pot

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

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  • 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

  • Eventual 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.