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Salvia 'Raspberry Royale' (sage 'Raspberry Royale')
Salvia 'Raspberry Royale' (sage 'Raspberry Royale')
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Salvia ‘Raspberry Royale’ is a standout hybrid sage selected for its strong cold tolerance, long blooming season, and rich flower color. Likely influenced by Salvia greggii, this variety was hand-picked by Richard Dufresne for exceptional garden performance and reliability.
From late spring through fall, plants produce waves of deep reddish-purple blooms that glow in sunlight and quickly draw in hummingbirds. The neatly branched, shrubby form creates a full, balanced plant that looks good even when not in peak bloom.
In mild climates, ‘Raspberry Royale’ remains evergreen, while in cooler regions it may drop leaves and return strong in spring. With its durability, color, and wildlife value, this salvia is an excellent choice for sunny borders and pollinator-focused gardens.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Deep reddish-purple flowers
- Extended blooming season
- Strong hummingbird attraction
- More cold-hardy than many salvias
- Evergreen in mild climates
- Reliable, low-maintenance growth
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen or deciduous shrub
- Sun: Full sun to light shade
- Soil: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
- Water: Low to moderate once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–10
- Growth habit: Upright, bushy, well-branched shrub
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2–4 ft. × 2–3 ft.
- Foliage: Small, bright to medium green leaves
- Flowering: Deep reddish-purple blooms, late spring through fall
- Form: Compact, rounded shrub with upright flower spikes
PLANTING TIPS
- Choose a bright, sunny location
- Avoid low or poorly draining sites
- Improve heavy soil with compost and grit
- Allow room for mature width
- Place near patios for hummingbird viewing
CARE MADE EASY
- Lightly prune in early spring to shape
- Remove frost-damaged growth after winter
- Deadhead lightly to encourage reblooming
- Water deeply but infrequently
- Avoid heavy fertilization
POLLINATOR & GARDEN VALUE
- Major nectar source for hummingbirds
- Attracts bees and beneficial insects
- Supports long-season pollinator activity
- Adds strong color to wildlife gardens
- Pairs well with lavender, grasses, and salvias
BEST USES
- Hummingbird gardens
- Pollinator borders
- Sunny perennial beds
- Mediterranean-style landscapes
- Water-wise gardens
- Mixed shrub plantings
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose ‘Raspberry Royale’ if you:
- Want bold, long-lasting flower color
- Enjoy attracting hummingbirds
- Garden in full sun
- Prefer dependable, low-maintenance shrubs
- Need extended seasonal interest
- Grow in Zones 6–10
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.
Plants in the garden after a coupe of weeks in larger pots. Cool plants