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The majority of scarlet sage species begin flowering in the summer and continue flowering all the way through to mid-autumn. When growing from seed, scarlet sage should be sown early in the growing season like spring to ensure that plants have time to establish themselves and flower before the arrival of frosts, later in the year. You can sow the seeds directly in the garden or, for early blooms, sow seeds indoors and transplant the new plants into the garden in early spring.
However, if you have bought a potted scarlet sage, you can choose to plant it either during the spring or the autumn. Although the autumn may seem to be an unlikely time to plant scarlet sage, this is, in fact, a brilliant time of year for gardeners to get ahead before the next growing season. Autumn is an ideal time for planting or separating sage, not only to extend the flowering season in your garden but also to provide the plant with the opportunity to establish a healthy root system before its winter dormancy, so it is ready to burst into life the following spring.
Be sure to give scarlet sage plenty of space when positioning it in the garden, allowing for its tall and colorful blooms. If you are planting a tender variety of scarlet sage, such as Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red', it may be better suited to a container that can be easily moved to a sheltered position, to avoid frost damage during the winter. In addition, gardeners in cooler regions may also like to consider treating tender varieties of scarlet sage that prefer warmer climates as annuals, rather than as typical perennials.
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