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Salvia 'Hot Lips'

Salvia

£6.99
£6.99
Salvia 'Hot Lips' is a striking, long-flowering perennial with eye-catching red and white blooms that change colour with the temperature, providing continuous interest from late spring to autumn.
  • Striking bicolour red and white flowers
  • Long-lasting blooms from spring to autumn
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Drought-tolerant and low maintenance
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Half hardy

    • Flowers

      June to October

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy

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    • Why we like this plant

      Its playful colour-changing flowers and extended blooming season make Salvia 'Hot Lips' a fantastic choice for adding vibrant interest to garden borders and pots. Its ability to attract pollinators enhances biodiversity in any space.

    • About this plant

      Salvia 'Hot Lips' is a standout variety known for its distinctive two-tone flowers, featuring bright red and white petals that shift in intensity throughout the season. During warmer weather, the flowers may turn completely red or white, adding an element of surprise to garden displays. Its aromatic foliage, compact bushy growth, and long flowering period make it perfect for borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, this drought-tolerant and low-maintenance salvia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.


    • Key features

      • Unique red and white bicolour flowers
      • Long flowering period from late spring to autumn
      • Flowers may change colour depending on temperature
      • Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
      • Drought-tolerant and easy to grow

    • Height and
      spread

      Height: 60–90cm | Spread: 50–60cm

    • Growth
      habit

      Bushy, compact

    • Moisture

      Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Borders, containers, Mediterranean-style gardens, wildlife gardens

    Planting guide

    Space plants 40–50cm apart in well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then reduce watering as it becomes more drought-tolerant.

    Care tips

    Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Prune lightly in early spring to maintain shape and promote fresh growth. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring for best performance.

    Winter care

    Salvia 'Hot Lips' is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder regions. Apply mulch around the base in autumn or grow in a container that can be moved to a sheltered, frost-free spot.