Salvias are a hardy bunch, and many of them will keep on producing flowers all season long with little care from you. In fact, many salvias will bloom twice if you do nothing – but if you deadhead them (remove the old, spent flowers) you can get three or even four blooms in a season.
“The first flush of bloom is the most robust, but the flowering will linger on all season!”
The first flush of bloom is the most robust, but the flowering will linger on all seasons if you give it a proper pruning after the first bloom.
However, salvias are not without their problems. Many varieties are susceptible to powdery mildew, a fungus that can cause the leaves to turn white and the flowers to wilt. If you’re growing salvias in an area with high humidity, be sure to choose a variety that is resistant to powdery mildew.
To deadhead salvias, simply snip off the spent flower heads at the base of the plant. This will encourage the plant to produce more flowers. Be sure to prune your salvias after each flush of bloom to keep them looking their best all season long!
