Salvia karwinskii ‘Fran’; is a tall upright shrub 2-3mH with green lanceolate leaves and crimson flowers in winter. This is a S.karwinskii hybrid, found as a garden seedling by Fran. Being similar to ‘Timboon’, the colouring of the leaves and the density of the flower heads are different.
Grow in a sunny position. Although summer and winter hardy, tolerating light frosts, it still needs protection from strong winds. Use as a background shrub with smaller shrubs in the foreground.
