Salvia 'Hotlips' has so enjoyed the last few weeks of warm weather.

Gorgeous. I wish we would have so large and beautiful Hotlips. Our hummingbirds love this plant but I have only small ones in the pots. How old is this one Julia?

Klahanie it's about 8 years old.The one Salvia which does well here.

Thank you Julia. I am not sure if it would survive our wet winter. I keep mine in the pots in the greenhouse over winter. I am quite amazed by yours.

Oh my word, Julia, that's huge! Do you cut it back in the Autumn?

It has a light trim in early Autumn. This Salvia seems to love its position. I have others that struggle.

Similar here, depending where they are planted they have grown well, others have stayed smaller.

It’s a beauty, lovely shape and position too.
My one salvia seems to be taller this year, blooming nicely also.

I've just seen on Chelsea Flower show Hotlips should be trimmed April and again in July!!

Thanks Kate!

Missed that piece of advice, thanks for the update, Julia.