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SALVIA x jamensis 'Hot Lips'
Commonly known as Sage
Two-tone red and white flowers. Bushy perennial
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EvergreenOvate to elliptic, toothed, mid-green leaves 2-3.5cm (¾-1½in) long
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Height1m (39in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)In free-draining soil -
Full sun
SALVIA x jamensis 'Hot Lips'
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Additional Features
Good to knowDeadhead, and can be trimmed back gently during the season to encourage more flowers
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whiteflies
Place of originMexicoResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesTerminal racemesTubularOpen flowers 1-2.5cm (½-1in) long in opposite pairs
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Scented PlantsScented foliageTypical blackcurrant-like aroma
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
Salvia - Growing Guide
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