Pruning salvia

Dirty Harry · April 2020

I have salvia jezebel I planted last Autumn. Should I cut this back like you would a fuchsia or should I just cut off any dead bits that didn't survive the winter?

Hostafan1 · April 2020

I'd cut it pretty hard back and watch it romp away.

Dirty Harry · April 2020

Any other takers or is that a safe bet?

Can it be done now or best wait until all risk of frost has passed?

amancalledgeorge · April 2020

I agree with Hosta...go for it, they're as tough as they get. Trimmed mine three weeks back.

AnniD · April 2020

This video will give you a few tips Harry, sound quality is a bit dodgy, but lovely birdsong!

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_2q7oMr0nE&ved=2ahUKEwjX7pj-ieXoAhWEZMAKHdSqDjkQo7QBMAJ6BAgAEAE&usg=AOvVaw3DgY99OECklm4C9Aya1tzw

I don't know whereabouts you are, but there is a frost forecast for the next couple of nights in some parts of the UK. Having said that, l cut mine back last week, but they are pretty sheltered.

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