Grandstand™ Strawberry Bicolor - Salvia splendens

Grandstand™ Strawberry Bicolor is an upright annual salvia with pink flower spikes edged in white. Its self-cleaning habit and long flowering season suit sunny borders and containers where a vivid bicolor display is wanted. ## Form and flowering Campbell’s Nursery lists Strawberry Bicolor for spring and summer bloom. Green Fuse gives a production height of 12–18 inches and width of 12–14 inches for the Grandstand series. Garden plants may vary with climate, light, and care. Campbell’s Nursery describes Strawberry Bicolor’s tubular flowers with white tips and pink striping. ## Siting and care Grow in full sun or part shade in well-drained, loamy soil; keep moisture regular, since scarlet sage is not drought tolerant. Use it in containers or borders, or mass it where seasonal color is desired. Treat it as an annual in cold climates. Sources: [Green Fuse Grandstand](https://green-fuse.com/new/salvia-splendens-grandstand/), [Green Fuse culture sheet](https://green-fuse.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Salvia-Grandstand.pdf), [Campbell’s Nursery](https://www.campbellsnursery.com/product/uncategorized/salvia-grandstand-strawberry-bicolor/), [Garden Center Marketing](https://www.gardencentermarketing.com/plantName/Salvia-Grandstand-Strawberry-bicolor), [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salvia-splendens/). ## Maintenance Water during dry weather, especially in containers, and remove spent spikes if you want a tidier display. Pinching young plants can encourage branching; Green Fuse recommends pinching in production. Protect from frost or replace after the season in regions where it is not hardy.