Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' - 2026

Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' is a compact, bushy perennial with aromatic green foliage and striking bicoloured red and white tubular flowers. Blooming from summer into autumn, it provides long-lasting colour in borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly gardens. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing the ecological value of the garden. The compact, upright habit and vibrant blooms make it ideal for mixed plantings and smaller spaces where bright, continuous summer colour is desired.

It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil and is low-maintenance, benefiting from occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage further flowering. Non-native to the UK, it is valued for its extended flowering period, vibrant bicoloured blooms, and ability to add exotic charm to perennial borders and container plantings.