SALVIA HOT LIPS 140MM

The Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ is a standout flowering perennial, loved for its distinctive red and white bi-colour blooms that appear over an exceptionally long season. Colour can vary with temperature. Solid red when very hot and solid white when cooler. Flowering from spring through to autumn, it brings continuous colour and movement to the garden.

This hardy and drought-tolerant plant forms a light, bushy shrub, making it ideal for garden beds, borders, and pots. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and pollinators, adding life and activity to your outdoor space.

A reliable, easy-care salvia that combines striking colour with strong garden performance.

Key Features

• Unique red and white bi-colour flowers
• Long flowering period from spring to autumn
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established
• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pots

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’
• Common Name: Hot Lips Salvia
• Pot Size: 140mm
• Position: Full sun
• Height: 80cm–1m
• Width: 80cm–1m

Growing Tips

Plant in a full sun position with well-drained soil. Salvias thrive in free-draining conditions and benefit from occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage repeat flowering.

Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as the plant becomes drought tolerant.

Light pruning after flowering flushes will keep the plant compact and productive.