General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 - 4 feet
Plant Spread: 3 - 4 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Other: Deadheading not necessary.
Uses: Culinary Herb
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Stolons and runners
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP17,977

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Trade name information:
Series: Rockin'®
Trade Name: Golden Delicious
Cultivar name: 'Golden Delicious'
Common names
  • Golden Leaved Pineapple Sage
  • Salvia

'Golden Delicious' was a featured
Plant of the Day for October 14, 2015.
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Location: South Carolina
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2015-10-27
Zone 9b.
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2014-05-20
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-11-01
Hummer Heaven!
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: 2019 Flower Show in Philadelphia
Date: 2019-03-02
in Proven Winners exhibit at 2019 Philly Show. Rep says they don'
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: Oct.14 2014
Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2021-08-18
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: Sep 25, 2006 4:29 PM
If you look closely, you can tell that the red flowers are from S

Date: 2010-07-27
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Slavia, Florida, United States
Date: 2019-12-30
Uploaded by HamiltonSquare
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2014-10-30

Courtesy Gardens in the Wood of Grassy Creek
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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2012-09-25
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-11-08
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: Oct.14 2014
Scarlet flowers and yellow chartreuse leaves!
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2012-10-08
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-10-09
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2012-10-08
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2012-10-08
Sun shining on the flowers
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-24
Growing (on the left) in a large container with other Salvias

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
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Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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 Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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Comments:
  • Posted by Claudia (Greencastle IN - Zone 5b) on Sep 25, 2014 1:55 PM concerning plant:
    I grew this in a container because it is an annual here in zone 5. It really did well for me. I really liked the color combination. It was nice having something that was uncommon. I found it easy to take care of. I would love to find it again. It did attract butterflies and hummingbirds for us to enjoy.
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Sep 23, 2011 10:42 PM concerning plant:
    In 2006, I grew Golden Delicious for the first time and I love it! I had to get it from mail order as it wasn't available locally and still isn't.

    I haven't found it to grow it since 2006, but I'd love to because it is stunning with the color of the leaves and then, when it blooms those red flowers (the combination of the two), it is breathtakingly beautiful!
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