What is a red flower?

1. What kind of flower is it?

Salvia is a herbaceous flower of the genus Salvia in the family Lamiaceae, and is a relatively common plant. It is also called ivory red and firecracker red. It is commonly cultivated in gardens. The flower color is very bright red, and its inflorescence is also very slender, making it very ornamental. Its flower language is love heart, and it is usually used to express people’s love for their family.

Its growth adaptability is very good. As long as you water it less, turn the soil more and apply appropriate topdressing, it can grow vigorously. So it is often used in making flower beds.

2. Growth habits

It grows best in soft, well-drained sandy loam and prefers sunlight, but it can also tolerate partial shade. If you want it to grow stronger, the temperature should be kept at 20-25℃ and not lower than 12℃. The humidity and temperature of the maintenance environment should not be too high, and sufficient air circulation must be ensured, otherwise insect pests will easily occur.

3. Flowering period

In the cool autumn weather, it blooms most vigorously and is also the most ornamental period. When not in bloom, its branches and leaves remain green all year round, making it suitable for display at home.