How to prune mealycup sage 'victoria blue'

Throughout the bloom season; spring cutback where overwintered. Snip individual spent flower spikes back to a lateral shoot or set of leaves. For overwintered plants, shear by one-half in early spring before growth resumes.

Deadhead every 2–3 weeks in bloom; one hard spring cutback if overwintered. Mealycup Sage 'Victoria Blue' blooms in long spikes that should be deadheaded or sheared as they fade to maintain a tidy appearance and promote reblooming. Cut spent spikes back to the next set of leaves or side shoot. In warm climates where it overwinters, cut the whole plant back by one-half in early spring before new growth emerges.

Snip individual spent flower spikes back to a lateral shoot or set of leaves. For overwintered plants, shear by one-half in early spring before growth resumes.