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Color Spires® 'Back to the Fuchsia' Perennial Salvia Salvia hybrid

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
2' 2' 61cm 61cm
Height: 22" - 2'
Spread: 22" - 2'
Height: 56cm - 61cm
Spread: 56cm - 61cm
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  • Details

    22 - 24 Inches
    22 - 24 Inches
    22 - 24 Inches
    56cm - 61cm
    56cm - 61cm
    56cm - 61cm

    Features

    This colorful perennial produces fuchsia pink flowers spikes atop the neatly mounded, aromatic foliage. Lovely when planted in drifts. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

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    Fragrant Flower
    Fragrant Foliage
    Salt Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Rabbits

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    22 - 24 Inches 56cm - 61cm
    Spacing: 
    22 - 24 Inches 56cm - 61cm
    Spread: 
    22 - 24 Inches 56cm - 61cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Pink
    Flower Shade: 
    Fuchsia pink
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The 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: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Spring
    Hardiness Zones: 
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Needs Good Drainage
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Fertile Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Alkaline Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Dried Flower
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance 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
  • 5 Reviews

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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
      , 2 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
      , 3 years ago
  • 3 Awards

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    2022 Top Performer Penn State University
    2022 Top Performer Michigan State University
    2020 Top Performer Penn State University
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