Name: Salvia Microphylla Hotlips
SKU: COL0027-SALVH
Availability: InStock

Salvia Microphylla Hotlips

R62.00

Salvia Microphylla Hotlips

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Description

Here’s a vibrant botanical profile for Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’—a captivating perennial prized for its two-tone flowers and pollinator charm 🌺🦋:

🌿 Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’ – Bold Colour & Garden Personality

🌸 Botanical Overview

Growth Habit: Upright, bushy shrub reaching 60–90cm tall and wide
Leaves: Small, aromatic, deep green foliage with a slightly sticky texture
Flowers: Striking red and white bi-color blooms, often appearing red in warmer conditions and more two-toned in cooler months
Bloom Season: Spring to autumn with near-continuous flowering
Pollinators: Irresistible to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

☀️ Growing Conditions

Light: Prefers full sun, tolerates light shade
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil—add compost for lush growth
Climate: Hardy in warm zones; handles light frost
Feeding: Light organic fertiliser in spring and midsummer

✂️ Maintenance Tips

Deadheading: Encourages repeat flowering
Pruning: Cut back in late autumn or early spring to refresh growth
Propagation: Easy from cuttings—great for nursery expansion

🌺 Landscape Uses

Perfect for border planting, mixed beds, pots, or cottage gardens
Pairs beautifully with lavender, rosemary, and ornamental grasses
Adds dynamic colour contrast and movement to landscapes