Salvia hot Lips

Salvia Hot lips

Salvia Hot lips, commonly known as ornamental sage, is a floriferous, aromatic perennial producing spikes of tubular flowers over a long season. It is highly attractive to bees and adds strong vertical interest in sunny borders.

After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Varies by variety, commonly 50–80 cm tall with a spread of 40–60 cm after 5 years.

Recommended compost for planting: Plant in a free-draining, gritty compost, especially for sun-loving types.

Key Features:

• Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
• Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
• Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
• Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.

Salvia Hot lips is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.

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