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Salvia Amistad

suecompetasuecompeta Posts: 15
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I planted salvia amistad in my gravel garden last year. It did really well but there are no signs of it returning. I have left last year's stems so far. Any advice? 
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  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    On another gardening forum I look at this question was asked and over half of the respondents said their salvias had yet to show any signs of growth (which is my experience too). We practise optimism as gardeners.
    Rutland, England
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I leave the previous years stems too so I know where they are.
    I've had them in the ground here for about 6 years, I think it's usually mid-May at the earliest before I see any sign of growth. Usually the slug trails cause me to notice the nibbled shoots! :)
    They are late starters, but once they get going they grow very fast. Mine get to 6-7ft

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • suecompetasuecompeta Posts: 15
    Thank you that's very reassuring. I shall hang on longer. 
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    I would count yourself lucky they are still safely tucked away, mine came out early after warm March weather, then the frost got them! 
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • AthelasAthelas Posts: 946
    Mine has a few new shoots/leaves. I agree it’s quite slow to get started, so wouldn’t worry at this point
    Cambridgeshire, UK
  • suecompetasuecompeta Posts: 15
    Thanks everyone. Keeping my fingers crossed! 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    and keep an eye out for the slugs too :)

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    From my four plants three have been growing for over two weeks...the fourth just showed some green. Fingers crossed for you. 
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • TheVanguardTheVanguard Posts: 136
    Mine in Lincs is showing no signs at all. 

    They do spark really easily and grow fast from cuttings. I took two “insurance” cuttings last October year both are now 3 ft tall 
  • suecompetasuecompeta Posts: 15
    Thanks. I think cuttings is the answer next time. 
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