Salvia Hotlips
Flowers appear red, and then fade to white, giving a two tone contrast, from July onwards
Month Available: July
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: White
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Two tone flowers
Height / Spread: 75cm x 100cm (30in x 40in)
This is a great plant for dry areas of the garden, its very drought tolerant and will put on an excellent colourful display
Where to Plant: Borders
Pests and Diseases: Capsid Bug, Red Spider Mite, Whitefly
Plant Care: Cut back hard in early spring
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: Toxic if eaten.
Benefits: A real show stopper! Aromatic foliage. During the summer the plant can have some all red and some all white flowers at the same time
History: This Salvia was found near the Chiapas area of Mexico, and introduced by Richard Turner of Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco
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