We're offering you a 3 or 9 Salvia Microphylla Cherry Lips for £5.99, saving you up to 40% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £9.99 (correct as of 16.03.2026).

Striking Salvia ‘Cherry Lips’

Salvia microphylla 'Cherry Lips', part of the renowned 'Lips' series, brings vibrant colour and delightful fragrance to any garden. This perennial shrub is prized for its bicolour purple and white blooms, which appear in abundance from late spring right through to autumn. The aromatic foliage releases a subtle blackcurrant scent when touched, adding another layer of sensory enjoyment.

Why Choose Salvia 'Cherry Lips'?

• Flower Power: Distinctive two-tone flowers stand out in borders or containers and make excellent cut flowers.
• Wildlife Magnet: Bees and pollinators flock to its nectar-rich blooms, boosting your garden's ecosystem.
• Tough & Reliable: Hardy across much of the UK (down to approx. -10°C), it performs reliably year after year.

How to Grow & Care for Your Salvia

• Planting Time: Plant out plug plants in spring after the last frost.
• Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade; ideal for borders, raised beds, and patio pots.
• Soil: Best in well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged spots.
• Irrigation: Water regularly until established; drought tolerant once mature.
• Pruning: Lightly trim in early spring to encourage bushy growth and prolific flowering.
• Fertiliser: Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring for best results.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Cottage Gardens: Pair with lavender, nepeta, or ornamental grasses for a relaxed scheme.
• Pots & Containers: Combine with pelargoniums or trailing lobelia for vibrant displays.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Salvia 'Cherry Lips'?
  The best time is in spring after the risk of frost has passed. Plant plug plants directly into prepared soil or containers.
• How tall and wide does this Salvia grow?
  'Cherry Lips' typically reaches around 60-75cm in height and spread at maturity.
• Does it need winter protection?
  This variety is hardy in most UK gardens but benefits from mulching at the base in very cold areas.