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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Salvia Flowers
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I planted Salvia seeds in the spring. They've grown very slowly and are now 5-8" tall. One has just started to bloom. Is it normal for them to take so long to grow and bloom? I'm in central California where we're getting triple digit temps and the plants have full sun most of the day.
what types of Salvia are best for my growing zone?
Ilive inZone 11 hot summer 105 midday. Will Salvia survive
how do i deadhead salvia
Hi Mary,
While deadheading salvia is not necessary for its survival, it can promote better blooming, encourage new blooms, and help in your plant’s overall vigor when done correctly.
The ideal time to start deadheading your salvia is after the initial flowering period when the blooms start to fade. Using a pair of sharp pruning shears, remove the faded flowers just above the highest set of leaves or side shoots. Multiple salvia blooms will grow from a central stalk so you will likely see more blooms grow, and that is why you only want to deadhead those with dead or fading flowers and blooms. You may have to deadhead multiple times over the course of the season, but you will be rewarded for your efforts with many beautiful blooms.
Once your blooms are done for the season you have a decision to make about the last set of spent flowers: You can either deadhead to prevent seeds or let them be to encourage reseeding.
Hope this helps!
I ordered may night salvia and didnt realize i was just getting the roots. will they grow quickly to have flowers producing this season? do you just plant the root in the ground?
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My purple salvia has been neglected for 10 years. The stems are 1+inch thick and over 5’ tall leaning over 5’ from the base. Can I cut it back and start over?
Charley-
You can consider cutting it back to the bottom of the plant, just above ground level. Plants will regrow fresh leaves and the next round of blooms.
How do I get my Salvia to stand up straight. They were straight up last week and this week they are falling to the sides.