Salvia Hot Lips

Salvia 'Hot Lips' is a vibrant, bushy perennial prized for its striking red and white bi-coloured blooms and aromatic foliage. It's a popular choice among UK gardeners for its long flowering season and ability to attract bees and butterflies. Salvia hot lips is a perennial that come back year after year.

🌿 Plant Overview

• Botanical Name: Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

• Height & Spread: Up to 1.2m tall and 40–60cm wide

• Flowering Period: June to September

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil

• Hardiness: Frost hardy; may need winter protection in colder regions

🌱 Planting & Care Tips

• Planting: Incorporate compost to improve drainage and fertility. Space plants 30–45cm apart and water thoroughly after planting.

• Watering: Water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, the plant is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.

• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Remove any dead or damaged stems at their base and cut back the outer stems by about one-third to encourage branching and denser growth. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the growing season to encourage more flowers.

🐝 Wildlife Benefits

Salvia 'Hot Lips' is highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Supplied in a 3ltr pot