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.
Additional information
| Generic | Salvia |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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