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‘Salvia Lips’ Collection

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Plant information

Plant Description

The ‘Salvia Lips’ Collection brings together some of the most popular and eye-catching bi-coloured salvias, celebrated for their distinctive contrasting “lip” markings and exceptionally long flowering season. Blooming from early summer through to autumn, these vibrant varieties provide months of reliable colour in borders, patio containers, and mixed perennial planting schemes.

Each plant in the collection produces masses of nectar-rich flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making this set ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens. The aromatic foliage adds further interest, releasing fragrance when brushed on warm days.

Perfect for sunny positions with well-drained soil, these salvias are easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, and low maintenance. Their compact, bushy habit makes them suitable for both smaller gardens and larger herbaceous borders, where the contrasting red, pink, purple, and white tones create a lively, evolving display throughout the season.

Whether you are refreshing a border or starting a new planting scheme, the ‘Salvia Lips’ Collection offers exceptional garden performance, colour impact, and pollinator appeal in one carefully selected set. A fantastic choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting summer and autumn interest.

You will receive the following salvias in a 9cm Pot:

  • Salvia greggii `Hot Lips’
  • Salvia greggii `Amethyst Lips’
  • Salvia `Pink Lips’
  • Salvia `Cherry Lips’

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🌿 How to Care for ‘Salvia Lips’ Collection

How do I prune ‘Salvia Lips’ Collection?
‘Salvia Lips’ Collection should be left through the winter, as the dead wood protects them from frost. They can be pruned in early spring, and more vigorous varieties may be trimmed again around June.
‘Salvia Lips’ Collection can be susceptible to aphids, capsid bugs, whitefly, sage leafhoppers, and glasshouse red spider mites. Additionally, fungal issues like grey mould (Botrytis) can develop in cool and damp conditions, especially during overwintering.
Water ‘Salvia Lips’ Collection regularly during dry spells, particularly newly planted ones. Established hardy salvias are drought-tolerant but benefit from deep watering during prolonged hot periods. Avoid waterlogging, as it can cause root rot.
‘Salvia Lips’ Collection require light feeding in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or compost. Tender salvias benefit from fertilisation every 2–4 weeks during the growing season using a liquid feed for flowering plants. Over-fertilising should be avoided, as it can encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
‘Salvia Lips’ Collection should be trimmed around April or May, a technique often called the “Chelsea Chop,” once new shoots start to appear. Cut back to the fresh growth, and continue deadheading throughout the season. Vigorous varieties can be pruned again in July to encourage bushier, greener plants rather than tall, woody stems. Salvias should not be cut back in autumn, as leaving the foliage intact helps protect the plant from frost.
‘Salvia Lips’ Collection can be propagated from cuttings, seeds, or by division. Softwood cuttings can be taken in summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer; remove lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone, and plant in a moist, free-draining medium. Seeds can be sown indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, germinating at 18–22°C, and seedlings should be transplanted after the last frost. Clump-forming hardy salvias can be divided every 3–4 years in early spring or autumn.
‘Salvia Lips’ Collection moderately drought-tolerant once established, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun. Tender salvias are less drought-tolerant and require more consistent watering.
‘Salvia Lips’ Collection performs well in UK gardens if given full sun and free-draining soil. It’s hardy in most areas, flowers for months in summer and autumn, and suits borders or containers. Avoid winter wet and prune lightly in spring.

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