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Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage

Salvia splendens 'Sizzler Burgundy Halo'

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Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage (Salvia splendens 'Sizzler Burgundy Halo') at Roger's Gardens

Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage flowers

Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage flowers

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Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage (Salvia splendens 'Sizzler Burgundy Halo') at Roger's Gardens

Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage flowers

Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Plant Height:  8 inches

Flower Height:  12 inches

Spacing:  10 inches

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  10a

Other Names:  Ornamental Sage, Tropical Sage

Group/Class:  Sizzler Series

Description:

A fine salvia producing large spikes of burgundy-violet blooms with contrasting ivory calyces all season; a beautiful border or edging plant with its dwarf, dense form, looks fantastic in containers

Ornamental Features

Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage has masses of beautiful spikes of burgundy tubular flowers with violet overtones and creamy white calyces rising above the foliage from late spring to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive pointy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity extending to 12 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Sizzler Burgundy Halo Sage is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Edging  Garden  Container 
Applications
Flowers  Foliage Color  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features