Salvia ‘Cherry Lips’ (Lips Series)

Salvia ‘Cherry Lips’ is a striking and much-loved perennial, celebrated for its enchanting cherry red and white bi-coloured flowers. Each bloom creates a beautiful contrast, with rich red tones blending into crisp white lips, producing a vibrant display from early summer through to autumn. The aromatic foliage releases a gentle blackcurrant fragrance when brushed, adding another sensory layer to this charming plant.

Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, the nectar-rich flowers make Salvia ‘Cherry Lips’ an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. It works beautifully in borders, cottage garden planting schemes, and patio containers, where its long flowering season ensures months of reliable colour.

This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, where it will produce the strongest growth and most abundant blooms. Although classed as a perennial, it benefits from protection during harsh winter conditions. Applying a layer of leaf mould or mulch in autumn helps insulate the roots and safeguard the plant from severe frost.

Easy to grow and rewarding year after year, Salvia ‘Cherry Lips’ is a standout choice for gardeners seeking bold colour, fragrance, and pollinator appeal in one dependable plant.