Salvia ‘Hot Lips’

Beautiful summer flowering perennial

	Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’
Botanical Name	Salvia microphylla
Common Name	Perennial Sage
Key Features	Salvias are a popular part of the Australian garden due to their versatility and tolerance of hot, dry conditions. Predominately red and white flowers are displayed from spring through to autumn, but can throw either pure white or pure red flowers during this time also.
Size	Grows to 1m high spreading to 1m wide.
Position	Full sun.
Description	Salvia Hot Lips is an easy to grow perennial salvia producing an excellent floral display during the warmer months of the year.
Cultural Notes	Prune spent flowers to encourage more flowering. Fertilise in spring. Prune to shape.
Landscape Ideas	Ideal for perennial borders or low informal hedges. Also effective used in cottage gardens and containers as a single item or in mixed plantings.
Water Requirements	Low once established.

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