{"product_id":"salvia-microphylla-hot-lips","title":"Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' - Hot Lips Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSalvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Hot Lips Sage, is a vibrant, evergreen perennial cherished for its bicolor red-and-white flowers and aromatic green foliage. Blooming profusely from spring through autumn, the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. Growing up to 80–100 cm tall and wide, this hardy and drought-tolerant sage is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-maintenance and eye-catching, Hot Lips Sage adds long-lasting color and fragrance to sunny landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80–100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80–100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mexico (species origin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aromatic, green leaves; evergreen in warm climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and rocky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bicolor red-and-white blooms; spring to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bushy, rounded growth habit with dense foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, containers, or cottage garden styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant 60–80 cm apart for dense coverage or standalone displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires minimal pruning; deadhead to encourage continuous flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally pest-free and hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs well in water-wise and xeriscape gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardy in mild frosts; may die back in colder climates and regrow in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aromatic foliage adds sensory appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hot Lips Sage is a cheerful and hardy plant, perfect for adding bold, seasonal color and pollinator-friendly blooms to gardens and landscapes with minimal upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornatec International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44282121191620,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/0493\/5108\/files\/dreamstime_m_27116263.jpg?v=1734519075","url":"https:\/\/ornatecinternational.com\/ar\/products\/salvia-microphylla-hot-lips","provider":"Ornatec International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}