Salvia Microphylla 'Hot Lips' (Salvia Hot Lips)
Salvia Microphylla 'Hot Lips' (Salvia Hot Lips)
Salvia Microphylla 'Hot Lips' (Salvia Hot Lips) is a vibrant, bushy perennial known for its striking two-tone red and white flowers. This variety blooms profusely from spring to autumn, adding bright colour and texture to garden beds, borders, or containers. The bold, contrasting flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.
Its compact, upright growth makes it ideal for adding vibrant colour in small spaces, rock gardens, or mixed plantings. The foliage is aromatic and adds further interest, especially when planted near pathways.
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Mature height
0.6 to 0.8 meters
Mature width
0.5 to 0.6 meters
Spacing
0.4 to 0.6 meters
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Red and white bi-coloured flowers with green aromatic foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to autumn (September to April)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Prune back spent flowers to promote continuous blooms. Drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-draining soil.