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3 litre - Salvia 'Hot Lips'

Baby Sage

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.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Aspect

Full sun

Hardiness

Half hardy

Flowers

June to October

Soil

Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy

About this plant

  • Description

    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.

  • Why we like it

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    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.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
3 litre - Salvia 'Hot Lips'
Common name
Baby Sage
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Flowering period
June to October
Habit
Bushy, compact
Hardiness
Half hardy
Aspect
Full sun
Soil type
Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy
Moisture
Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Position
Borders, containers, Mediterranean-style gardens, wildlife gardens

Planting & care

Help it thrive

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.