There are more than 900 species of Salvia and ‘Timboon’ is an upright shrub with masses of carmine red flowers. It is a cross between S. involucrata and S. karvinskii with the flowers showing the size and strength of S. involucrata. It is hardy to moderate frosts and extended dry periods and grows to around 1.5 to 2 m high and 1 to 1.5 m wide. The eye catching red flowers occur from late autumn to early spring and make a statement in any garden.
It requires regular feeding with Osmocote Slow Release and a biannual prune to keep it looking its best. Plant amongst other small Salvia, Rosemary or at the back of a colourful perennial garden bed.
