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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.
Plant Details
| Flower Colour | Red and white bicolour (can shift to solid red or white depending on temperature) |
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| Flowering Period | June to October |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun in a warm, sheltered spot with well-draining soil |
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Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Sheltered
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 80cm high· 60cm wide
- Flowering
- Bicolour
- Foliage
- semi-evergreen
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