This small to large shrub has upright reddish brownish stems that form a rounded crown. It has a large dark green pointed ovate leaves and the bright scarlet 2-lipped flowers appear in clusters from late spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Salvia wagnerana is naturally found from Guatemalan to Costa Rica in South America, growing along forest margins and commonly associated with water courses. 

It prefers and organic rich, moist fertile loam that is tending acidic in a protected sunny to semi shaded position and is frost and drought tender.  

This Salvia is grown for its bright flowers and upright bushy habit.  It is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening or may be trained as a small tree. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. It is also suitable for tropical gardens and may be grown in large tubs or planter boxes. ID 2572

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Salvia (SAL-vee-ah) wagnerana (WAG-neh-RAH-na)

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family