Unplugged® Red Salvia | Proven Winners®

Scarlet red blooms rising in upright spikes over deep green foliage.

Unplugged® Red is a salvia that blooms from spring through frost, producing continuous flower spikes that add height, movement, and bold color to containers and garden beds.

What You'll Use It For

A bright vertical thriller that adds clarity and structure.

• Using as a thriller in containers for height and strong color
• Adding vertical interest to borders and mixed plantings
• Attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to the garden
• Creating bold contrast against greens, whites, and purples
• Mass planting for a clean, high-impact red display

Why Lazy Leaf Loves It

This is one of the cleanest reds you can plant. The scarlet blooms read clearly from a distance, making it easy to anchor a planting or draw the eye exactly where you want it.

It blooms nonstop without deadheading, handles heat and humidity with ease, and keeps its structure without getting floppy. As part of the Unplugged® series, it's bred for consistent performance, compact growth, and long-season color, making it a reliable choice for both containers and landscapes.

Product Details

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Part sun to full sun
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in most regions)
• Water: Average (tolerates lower water once established)
• Thrives in heat and humidity

Mature Size

• Height: 14–24 inches
• Spread: 12–16 inches

Bloom & Seasonal Interest

• Bloom time: Spring through frost
• Flower color: Scarlet red
• Upright flower spikes
• Continuous bloom without deadheading

Plant Characteristics

• Plant type: Annual
• Habit: Upright
• Foliage: Deep green
• Container role: Thriller

What's Included

One Unplugged® Red salvia plant

Grown and shipped at the right time for planting in your area.