Shrubby Salvia Lips Collection
Shrubby Salvia Lips Collection
Shrubby Salvia Lips Collection
Salvia gregii, microphylla Amethyst Lips, Red Lips
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Christiane, 08/11/2025
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Description
The collection consists of:
- x 1 Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips': highly noticed at Plantarium in 2018, this bush measuring 70cm (28in) in all directions bears white flowers, then white and violet, ending in a deep and solid violet at the end of the season.
- x 1 Salvia microphylla 'Pink Lips': tall and wide at 80cm (32in), this shrubby sage produces white flowers in spring, then white and pink, and finally a pure pink without any trace of white in September-October.
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Salvia microphylla and S.greggi, which are the origin of the varieties in the 'Lips' series, are shrubby species native to the mountains of eastern, western, and southern Mexico, as well as southern Arizona. They are plants that require well-drained soil and tolerate the presence of rocks and limestone in the soil. They have a hardiness of about -10°C (14°F) in almost dry soil in winter.
A woody and well-branched perennial plant, the shrubby sage has a bushy habit often slightly wider than it is tall. The nectar-rich flowering is particularly generous and occurs from May to October depending on the climate, slowing down in summer if the soil is dry. Its autumn flowering is remarkable and only stops when the cold puts an end to it. The small two-lipped flowers emerge from the foliage, grouped in spikes. They measure barely more than 2cm (1in) in length, last only one day, covering the ground with their petals in the evening but will already be replaced the next morning. The foliage is semi-evergreen in winter depending on the temperature. It consists of small oval leaves, 2 to 4cm (1 to 2in) long, with rounded teeth, dark green, thick, and aromatic, slightly sticky, releasing a strong acidic-smelling essential oil with heat.
These Amethyst Lips and Pink Lips sages, which are noticeable from afar, bring life to any flower bed, as well as the terrace, for almost 6 months. The vivacity of their flowering will be enhanced by the silver foliage of shrubby wormwoods, and their combination with autumn asters is fabulous: choose those that require little, such as Aster laevis, Aster turbinellus, or Aster amellus, for example. Gauras, tall sedums (Sedum 'Matrona'), and shrubby potentillas will also compose a charming scene with them.
Shrubby Salvia Lips Collection in pictures
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Botanical data
Salvia
gregii, microphylla
Amethyst Lips, Red Lips
Ranunculaceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Lips salvias after spring frosts in cold climates, or in September-October in warm climates. Install them in light, ordinary, porous, rocky soil, even limestone, not too poor to support flowering. The shrubby sage prefers sunny locations or partial shade in hot climates. For abundant flowering, it requires regular watering in autumn and spring if the weather is very dry. In poor soil, incorporate a little well-decomposed compost or leaf mould. Mulch it in winter in the coldest areas, and protect it from the cold as much as possible. Place it in the warmest corner of the garden, in full sun against a south-facing wall, in a rocky or sandy slope, any substrate that does not retain moisture which would be fatal to it in winter. Under these conditions, it can withstand short frosts of around -10/-12°C (14/10.4°F). It thrives in container cultivation, allowing gardeners in more continental climates to store it in an unheated but very bright room during winter.
This sage does not have any specific pests or diseases in our gardens.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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