Product description
Salvia ‘Lipstick’ is a show-stopping perennial that delivers bold colour and elegance to the summer garden. With its vibrant cerise-pink flowers and distinctive dark calyces, it creates an eye-catching contrast that makes borders and containers pop. The slender stems and aromatic green foliage add texture and movement, attracting bees and butterflies while lending a long-lasting splash of colour from early summer well into autumn.
This hardy salvia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a reliable addition to UK gardens. Reaching an eventual height of around 75 cm and spreading up to 60 cm, Salvia ‘Lipstick’ is ideal for mixed borders, gravel gardens, or patio planters. Its flowering period spans from June to October, rewarding gardeners with months of vibrant bloom. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continual flowering, while minimal maintenance keeps the plant looking its best.
Perfect for pollinator-friendly spaces, this salvia not only enhances garden biodiversity but also pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, rudbeckia, or echinacea for a modern cottage-style aesthetic. Whether used as a border highlight or planted en masse for a bold display, Salvia ‘Lipstick’ offers long-season colour and effortless charm that suits both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth. This plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Salvia 'Lipstick'
Salvia 'Lipstick'
Product description
Salvia ‘Lipstick’ is a show-stopping perennial that delivers bold colour and elegance to the summer garden. With its vibrant cerise-pink flowers and distinctive dark calyces, it creates an eye-catching contrast that makes borders and containers pop. The slender stems and aromatic green foliage add texture and movement, attracting bees and butterflies while lending a long-lasting splash of colour from early summer well into autumn.
This hardy salvia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a reliable addition to UK gardens. Reaching an eventual height of around 75 cm and spreading up to 60 cm, Salvia ‘Lipstick’ is ideal for mixed borders, gravel gardens, or patio planters. Its flowering period spans from June to October, rewarding gardeners with months of vibrant bloom. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continual flowering, while minimal maintenance keeps the plant looking its best.
Perfect for pollinator-friendly spaces, this salvia not only enhances garden biodiversity but also pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, rudbeckia, or echinacea for a modern cottage-style aesthetic. Whether used as a border highlight or planted en masse for a bold display, Salvia ‘Lipstick’ offers long-season colour and effortless charm that suits both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth. This plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms and extend the flowering season.
How to Water
Water Salvia deeply when the soil feels dry to the touch. Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent waterlogging. Once established, Salvia is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during hot, dry periods.
How to Plant
Plant Salvia in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and position the plant. Fill in the hole with soil and water well. Space plants 30-45cm apart, depending on the variety.
