Pruning guide
How to prune salvia farinacea 'strata'
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Pruning salvia farinacea 'strata' — FAQ
When should I prune salvia farinacea 'strata'?
Throughout summer; midsummer shear when first flush declines. Remove spent spikes by cutting back to the nearest leaf node or lateral bud. For a harder refresh, shear the entire plant back by one-quarter in midsummer, then water and apply a balanced fertilizer.
How often does salvia farinacea 'strata' need pruning?
Deadhead every 2–3 weeks; optional midsummer shear once. Salvia farinacea 'Strata' produces silver-and-blue bicolor spikes over a long season and benefits from deadheading faded spikes to maintain the display. A light midsummer shear by one-quarter stimulates branching and a fresh flush. Overall, it is low-maintenance and more forgiving than S. splendens if deadheading is occasionally missed.
How do you prune salvia farinacea 'strata'?
Remove spent spikes by cutting back to the nearest leaf node or lateral bud. For a harder refresh, shear the entire plant back by one-quarter in midsummer, then water and apply a balanced fertilizer.