Salvia 'Hot Lips'
Summer-long displays of red and white
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Salvia 'Hot Lips'
- Large, bicoloured candy-apple red and white blooms on tall stems
- Summer-long displays from July right through to October
- Plant near a bench or path to enjoy the fragrant foliage
- Compact, bushy plant provides glorious colour in the front or middle of a border
- In very hot weather, fully white or red flowers may appear
- Nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators to your gardenÂ
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Salvia 'Hot Lips' can be grown in a large 40 cm pot, enjoying full sun and warm temperatures up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Salvia 'Hot Lips' typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 90 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Salvia 'Hot Lips' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Salvia 'Hot Lips' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Salvia 'Hot Lips' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Salvia 'Hot Lips' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Salvia 'Hot Lips' holds an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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