Salvia microphylla 'Cherry Lips', 1L
£7.00
notes
A new addition to the popular ‘Lips’ series of salvias, 'Cherry Lips' is notable for its velvety, bicoloured purple and white flowers, which bloom from summer until the first frosts. Beloved by bees and other pollinators, its foliage emits a blackcurrant fragrance when brushed against, adding to its appeal. Supplied in a biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 1L
- Height & Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Ingredients
LATEX ALLERGY NOTICE: Please note, the fibres in these coir pots are bound together with natural latex.
Features
notes
A new addition to the popular ‘Lips’ series of salvias, 'Cherry Lips' is notable for its velvety, bicoloured purple and white flowers, which bloom from summer until the first frosts. Beloved by bees and other pollinators, its foliage emits a blackcurrant fragrance when brushed against, adding to its appeal. Supplied in a biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex.
Details
- Flowers: June- October
- Hardy
- Evergreen – may lose leaves in colder areas
- Drought tolerant once established
Planting
- All well drained soil types
- South, East or West facing
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering
- Trim lightly after flowering but cut back foliage in early spring (allow it to protect crown over winter)
- Overwinters if sheltered, given good sun and good drainage – may need added protection in harsh winter weather
Glossary