Radio Red Autumn Sage
Salvia greggii 'Radio Red'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Radio Red Autumn Sage highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 7-10
Tall red spires, the Radio Red Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii 'Radio Red') is a fantastic hybrid selection with aromatic apple-green foliage! But the main feature is the colorfast brilliant red long, two-lipped tubular flowers on a compact-sized plant with blooms that just keep popping from spring to fall, unlike other perennial Sages, this Salvia keeps on going!
The clean tidy foliage is fragrant, and the tall spires of blooms draw Hummingbirds and pollinators with their nectar-rich blooms! This has quickly become one of our favorite, small-scale Salvias! The non-stop blooms start shooting up from the foliage around June and don't stop until fall! These form tall, open-branched, light and airy growing habits that add gorgeous greenery to your landscape.
Radio Red Autumn Sage is a heat and humidity-tolerant perennial in USDA growing zones 7 through 10 and can be used as an annual accent in colder growing zones. Growing to an 18-24 inch tall and wide mound that is easy to care for and low-maintenance!
Planting and Application:
These are fantastic annual accents and seasonal vertical hot color in containers and planters! Any sunny location gains loads of appeal so use liberally around porch and patio container gardens, balcony pots, and brighten balcony planters with these enticing blooms!
Any location becomes a pollinator garden so create rows or groupings to maximize the hummingbird, bee, and butterfly drawing powers of these floriferous, nectar-rich blooms! Planting extra also allows you to have ample blooms for vase bouquets and floral arrangements!
Radio Red Autumn Sage is elegant and tidy enough for the front of the garden or landscape for full season-long color! Add bright blooms to cottage gardens or mixed perennial gardens and borders along pathways and walkways for color all growing season.
- Upright Tubular Bright Red Blooms
- Bright Green Aromatic Leaves
- Light Airy Color & Growth
- Fast-Growing Sun-Loving Annual or Perennial
- Containers, Borders, Pollinator Gardens & Cut Flowers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Perennial Sage plants prefer a full-sun location and do best in well-drained soil. Provide consistent moisture in the hottest climates and in more Northern zones may plant in a protected location. Not particular on soil type, Sage does best in rich soil, as long as it does not get soggy. Any well-drained soil and bright location and your Sage will reward you with bountiful bright-red blooms and juicy fragrance! Provide 3-4 inches of mulch for winter protection in areas that are prone to frost. Because these are not true winter hardy, you will need to bring Sage in during winters in zones colder than growing zone 7 or 8. Deadhead often to keep new blooms returning and prune mounds in spring just before growth begins again.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Deadhead Often & Prune in Spring
- Deer Usually Pass This By
Radio Red Autumn Sage is just the bright red burst of flower power that hummingbirds & pollinators adore! Order easy-care aromatics at NatureHills.com today!
