Salvia microphylla Hot Lips

Coverted in countless red and white flowers. Sending out pure red flowers in its first flush in spring closely followed by bi-colour flowers until autumn
Very versatile and tolerant of hot, dry conditions. Plant them on the patio or in gardens, where they attract pollinators.

Botanical NameSalvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’
Common NameBaby Sage
Key FeaturesA beautiful shrub which is hard as nails! Covers itself in bi-colour red and white flowers from late spring until autumn. Flowers often holding well into winter.
SizeGrows 100cm height x 100cm width.
PositionThrives in full sun, can tolerate a partly shaded area. Prefers moist, well drained soil.
DescriptionAn easy to grow perennial salvia, producing an excelllent floral display during the warmer months.
Cultural NotesPrune heavily in early spring and remove spent flowers to encourage repeat flowering.
Landscape IdeasA spectacular plant in containers, borders or lining garden beds and pathways.
Water RequirementsLow
  • Full Sun
  • Hardy
  • Frost Hardy
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Tolerates dryness
  • Water-Wise