Grandstand™ Red - Salvia splendens

Grandstand Red is a vigorous, upright scarlet sage with bright red flower spikes and red calyces that retain their color. The exact selection code SGRRE04-1 is described as long-flowering from young plant to frost. ## Form and flowering This Salvia splendens is suited to outdoor beds and containers. Its patent describes early-spring flowering until heavy frost; the Grandstand Red plant profile lists a 15–18 inch height and USDA zones 10–11. [Plant patent](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP29570) · [Grandstand Red plant profile](https://www.gardencentermarketing.com/plantName/Salvia-Grandstand-Red) ## Growing conditions Scarlet sage prefers warmth, full sun to part shade, and well-drained soil. It is not drought-tolerant, so keep it watered in dry weather without allowing the roots to sit in saturated soil. [NC State Extension: Salvia splendens](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-splendens/) ## Maintenance The flowers are described as self-cleaning, but faded stems may be removed when a neater appearance is desired. In cold regions, grow it as a warm-season bedding plant and protect it from frost.