Salvia x jamensis 'Hot Lips' (sage 'Hot Lips') is a member of the Lamiaceae family. This perennial exhibits a bushy growth habit and is characterised by its evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy (cold winter [-15 to -10ºc]) and is hardy throughout most of the UK, even in severe winters. May not withstand open or exposed sites or central/northerly locations, with many evergreens suffering foliage damage and plants in pots being at increased risk. It features a foliage fragrance.
When fully mature, Salvia x jamensis 'Hot Lips' can reach an ultimate height of 0.5–1 m and a spread of 0.5–1 m. For optimal growth, it prefers a south–facing or west–facing aspect and a sheltered position. It thrives best in chalk, loam, or sand soil types and should be placed in full sun.
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