{"product_id":"hot-lips-sage","title":"Hot Lips Sage – Compact Colorful Accent Shrub for Southern California Landscapes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHot Lips Sage: Red-White Blooms\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot Lips Sage is a compact Salvia microphylla shrub with dramatic red-and-white bi-color blooms in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 2 ft high and 2 ft wide, it shines as an accent plant in sunny borders or container gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHot Lips Sage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot Lips Sage is a compact Salvia microphylla shrub renowned for its dramatic bi-color blooms. Perfect as an accent plant in sunny borders or container gardens, it brings vibrant spring color with low-maintenance appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/b\u003e: Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e: About 2 ft high and 2 ft wide, offering a tidy, compact presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlower coloration\u003c\/b\u003e: Distinct bi-color blossoms — vivid red lips with white upper petals — in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/b\u003e: Fast-growing, quickly filling in spaces and creating garden impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight and soil\u003c\/b\u003e: Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePollinator appeal\u003c\/b\u003e: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal uses\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent as an accent plant in beds, borders, or container plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits: In garden settings, Hot Lips Sage delivers striking, long-lasting color that stands out against greens and textures alike. Its compact habit makes it versatile for front borders, edging, or patio containers, while its tolerance for heat and drought suits warm climates. Regular light pruning after bloom keeps the shrub tidy and encourages more flowering. Proudly offered by SoCalPlant, a source trusted by Southern California gardeners for climate-smart, easy-care plants that perform in sun-soaked landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shrub fills wih dual colored flowers (red and white) in the spring and is greatly used as an accent plant. Their averaging size is 2 ft. in hieght and 2 ft. in width with a fast growing rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SoCalPlant","offers":[{"title":"1G","offer_id":53480996569398,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":53480996602166,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/3426\/0278\/files\/HotLipsSage_648185cc-aa5b-4de0-87c8-4c1169957764.jpg?v=1765758619","url":"https:\/\/www.socalplant.com\/products\/hot-lips-sage","provider":"SoCalPlant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}