How to prune salvia 'may night'

After first bloom (late spring/early summer); second cutback late summer. Cut spent flower spikes back to basal foliage or to the first set of healthy leaves with sharp shears. In late summer, shear the whole clump by one-third to tidy growth.

Twice per season (after first and second flush); division every 3–4 years. Salvia 'May Night' benefits from deadheading after the first flush of violet-blue spikes to encourage a strong second bloom. Cut spent flower spikes back to the basal foliage or to where new side shoots are visible. After the second flush, cut the whole plant back by one-third in late summer. Divide clumps every 3–4 years in spring.

Cut spent flower spikes back to basal foliage or to the first set of healthy leaves with sharp shears. In late summer, shear the whole clump by one-third to tidy growth.