Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

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Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ is a vibrant shrubby perennial producing striking red and white bicolour flowers from early summer through to autumn above aromatic green foliage. Loved for its long flowering season and eye-catching blooms, this popular salvia is perfect for borders, patio pots and cottage gardens planting schemes. Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, ‘Hot Lips’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil while attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the season.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Perennials
Flower Colour
  • Bicolour
  • Red
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 0.5-1m
Flowering Month
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Scented
  • Spring flowering
  • Loved by pollinators
  • Low maintenance

How to care for Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

Plant in full sun in fertile, free-draining soil. Water regularly during the first growing season until established. Once mature, plants become drought tolerant and require little maintenance. Prune lightly in spring to maintain a neat bushy shape and encourage fresh new growth.

Notes

Shrubby hardy perennial

Striking red and white flowers

Long flowering season

Aromatic green foliage

Excellent for bees and pollinators

Bushy upright growth habit

Drought tolerant once established

Ideal for borders and patio pots

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