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Salvia Hot Lips 180MM

Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

I am Salvia Hot Lips. My family originated from Mexico.

Habit Shrub - Long flowering

Plant family Lamiaceae

I am an evergreen perennial with a tightly branched form, and small mid green leaves on dark stems. My name ‘Hot Lips’ comes from my prolific and eye catching blooms being two tone brilliant true red and bright white. My flowers can also be cut to be enjoyed indoors. My flowers attract nectar feeding birds and my foliage pleasantly aromatic. Growing to around a metre I love a bright and sunny location. I have minimal water requirements once established. I am also happy when grown in pots, a great way to brighten up paved areas. I am fast growing and require minimal maintenance but do benefit from a hard cutback in autumn and a light feed in spring for an optimal floral display and bushiness.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My foliage is naturally bushy and has a pleasant blackcurrant aroma when crushed or brushed past

My lipstick red and white flowers bloom in all but the coolest months and flower all year in a warm location

I attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun or partial shade

Height: 1m Width: 0.9m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.6m Width: 0.6m)(Size at point of sale approx. 70cm including pot)

Water needs: MediumI need moderate water once established

Fast growing, tolerant of most soils and hardy I cope with dry conditions and extremes of temperature

Frost tolerance: Medium

Plant features

Cut flowers Red And White flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-Apr, Sep-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers

Tips for success

I respond well to pruning and a hard cut back in the autumn is beneficial

Suggested spacing: 0.6m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.

Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.

Planting & care

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Ongoing care

Prune in spring to maintain a bushy shape, and remove spent flowers or lightly trim after a flush to encourage more blooms.

Watering, mulch, feeding and pruning

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