Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' - 2 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salvia x jamensis 'Hot Lips'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth habit
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' forms red-white flowers from August. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, winter garden, bee pasture, balcony/patio