How to prune brillantaisia subulugurica

After the main flowering period finishes; can also be cut back in early spring. Cut flowered stems back by one-half to two-thirds to a strong node or lateral shoot. Remove any dead, broken, or excessively woody stems at the base. Tip-pinch the new growth once it reaches 15-20 cm to encourage branching before the next flower spike forms.

Once or twice a year after flowering flushes; tip-pinch new growth once per flush. Giant salvia (Brillantaisia subulugurica) is a large, fast-growing tropical subshrub with bold leaves and violet flowers. It grows rapidly and can become very tall and floppy. Cut it back firmly after flowering to keep it at a manageable size and to stimulate dense, leafy regrowth with fresh flowering shoots.

Cut flowered stems back by one-half to two-thirds to a strong node or lateral shoot. Remove any dead, broken, or excessively woody stems at the base. Tip-pinch the new growth once it reaches 15-20 cm to encourage branching before the next flower spike forms.