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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Salvia coccinea Juss. ex Murray

A quite variable, tender or Half-hardy herbaceous plant with cordate or ovate, toothed leaves, hairy beneath, and deep scarlet flowers.  To 60cm.  [RHSD, Hortus].

Horticultural & Botanical History

‘A very beautiful and most desirable stove plant, having very richly coloured blossoms, which continue long in perfection.  It is a native of south America, and was first described by Jacquin.’  [BM t.2864/1828 as S. pseudo-coccinea].  Introduced to Britain in 1772.  [JD].  Sometimes confused with Salvia splendens which is taller with different leaves.

History at Camden Park

Requested from J. Abbott of Hobart on 16th June 1846, the only record I have seen but it is likely that it was received.  [MP A2933-2, p.159].

Notes

Published Feb 09, 2009 - 05:33 AM | Last updated Mar 22, 2010 - 05:30 AM

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Shown is a flowering spike with broadly lance-shaped leaves and bright red flowers. Curtis's Botanical Magazine t.2864, 1828.

Salvia coccinea Juss. ex Murray | BM t.2864/1828 | BHL

Family Lamiaceae
Category
Region of origin

Central and South America
Synonyms
  • Salvia pseudo-coccinea Jacq.
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Salvia coccinea 
Confidence level high