Salvia 'Hot Lips' brings a splash of vibrant colour and a touch of elegance to your summer garden with its striking bicolour flower spikes. This bushy perennial features eye-catching blooms that transition from solid red to solid white, especially under hot weather conditions. The plant's aromatic foliage exudes a delightful blackcurrant fragrance, enhancing its appeal in cottage garden borders and patio containers. Ideal for adding a splash of colour to bedding schemes, Salvia 'Hot Lips' ensures a vibrant summer display that will captivate attention. As a hardy perennial, Salvia 'Hot Lips' is relatively easy to care for, though it benefits from some winter protection, especially during cold and wet periods. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, this ornamental sage is also drought-resistant once established. For best results, grow Salvia 'Hot Lips' in a sheltered position and provide regular feeding and watering to support robust growth. When growing in containers, consider moving it to a cold greenhouse or conservatory during winter for added protection. How to Grow Instructions:Light: Plant in full sun for optimal flowering.Temperature: Hardy, but provide winter protection in cold, wet areas.Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-resistant once mature.Feeding: Feed regularly during the growing season to support blooming.Humidity: Prefers moist but well-drained soil; protect from high humidity. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied.Features: Gorgeous purple-red foliage that turns bright red in autumn Slow-growing with an attractive open habit and broad canopy Ideal as a specimen tree for sheltered spots and large containers Creates a dramatic silhouette and vibrant seasonal colour Specifications: Dimensions: H: x W: x D:1.0 cm Weight: 5.0 kg Model Number: KF0200 Features: Gorgeous purple-red foliage that turns bright red in autumn Slow-growing with an attractive open habit and broad canopy Ideal as a specimen tree for sheltered spots and large containers Creates a dramatic silhouette and vibrant seasonal colour Specifications: Dimensions: H: x W: x D:1.0 cm Weight: 5.0 kg Model Number: KF0200
