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Pruning Salvia Hot Lips [Beginner]

grahammoorheadgrahammoorhead Posts: 2
in Plants
Hello,

I have 2 potted Salvia Hot Lips plants in need of pruning and I'm not sure if I've cut them back enough.

1 has some new shoots emerging from the very base of the plant the other not so much.

I have cut off all the dead wood but left any new/green leaves. Should I cut back more and if so how far down should I go?

Thanks!

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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Personally I would cut it down a little more to a height of 6 to 9 inches, but not yet. Just to be on the safe side I would wait until the middle of April in case we get any more really cold weather. You may find that others say differently though, that's the joys of a forum  :)
  • grahammoorheadgrahammoorhead Posts: 2
    That's great! :) Thank you very much for the reply. Think the plants are lovely but I have little gardening experience.  Was worried if I cut it right down the brand new leaves I'd end up butchering it. Cheers! 
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