{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-mirage-hot-pink","title":"Salvia greggii 'Mirage Hot Pink'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Pink Autumn Sage \/ Mirage Hot Pink Salvia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mirage Hot Pink’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwestern USA \u0026amp; Northern Mexico (arid uplands)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally suited to Adelaide’s hot, dry Mediterranean climate, \u003cem data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eSalvia greggii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mirage Hot Pink’ is a compact, heat-loving salvia renowned for its masses of vivid hot-pink tubular blooms that appear from spring through late autumn. Originating from arid upland regions, it thrives in full sun, poor soils and low-water conditions, performing consistently across South Australia. Its aromatic mid-green foliage releases a fresh herbal scent when brushed and may develop soft silver, bronze or rosy tints during dry summers or coastal exposure. Exceptionally long-flowering, resilient and easy-care, ‘Mirage Hot Pink’ is perfect for borders, verges, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings and alfresco pots. Hardy, colourful and drought-tolerant once established, it brings bright, cheerful tones and reliable structure to modern and traditional garden styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–0.8 m H × 0.6–1.0 m W (compact, bushy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic mid-green leaves; may show silver, bronze or rosy tints in heat, dryness or coastal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, saturated hot-pink tubular blooms from spring to late autumn, strongest in late spring and early autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers not noticeably fragrant; foliage lightly aromatic with a clean herbal scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen through most Adelaide winters, with prolonged flowering from spring–autumn and foliage that takes on warm or silvery tones during hot, dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds, providing a reliable, long-season nectar source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; excellent heat and wind tolerance; coastal-tolerant (second-line and occasionally first-line with very good drainage); light frost hardy; thrives beside paving, stone or gravel where reflected heat intensifies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders: 2–3 plants per metre; Mass planting: 3–4 plants per m²; Containers: 25–35 cm pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun essential for strongest colour and heaviest flowering; tolerates light part shade with reduced bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; thrives in the slightly alkaline soils common across Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal watering needed in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light trim after each flowering flush to maintain compactness and encourage continuous blooms; prune by one-third in late winter; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers; optional low-nitrogen feed in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years in well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate SA — Adelaide Plains, Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates slightly acidic soils with excellent drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern \u0026amp; Mediterranean gardens needing vibrant, warm-toned highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry borders and nature strips requiring hardy, low-water colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens offering nectar from spring through late autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and heat-exposed sites needing reliable flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage and mixed perennial beds with lavender, Gaura, ornamental grasses and other salvias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Mirage Hot Pink’ offers a very long flowering season, vivid hot-pink blooms and aromatic foliage while thriving in Adelaide’s heat and dryness. With minimal care and excellent resilience, it delivers bright, pollinator-friendly colour to borders, verges, containers and low-water garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48603348304124,"sku":"SALV-GREG-MIRA-HOT-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/salvia-greggi-mirage-hot-pink-autumn-sage-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1765696962","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/salvia-greggii-mirage-hot-pink","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}