Hot Lips (Sage) is a herbaceous plant with mid-green, scented leaves. The striking pea-like flowers open as scarlet red in mid summer. As summer progresses, they turn to scarlet and white, then bicolor/white in the autumn. Max height 90cm, Max Spread 60cm.
Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’
A shrubby perennial or evergreen shrub with deep green leaves. Spikes of deep crimson flowers from late summer to early autumn.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Salvia |
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Species | microphylla |
Varietry | 'Hot Lips' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | crimson |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 90cm, 1.2m |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 60cm, 90cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Border, Pot, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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