Salvia sticky. Caring for salvia in open ground

Salvia– a name derived from the Latin phrase “be healthy.” How is this wish related to the plant? Dentists will answer. They know that the juice of the plant has an astringent and anti-inflammatory effect.

This allows the extract to be used for stomatitis and gum inflammation. Comes in handy salvia flower and for diseases of the nasopharynx, for example, sore throat. It is also inflammatory in nature. In addition, grass is a food and ornamental crop. But first things first.

Features of salvia

Salvia- not a separate plant, but a genus of herbs. It belongs to the Yasnotkov family. It includes both annuals and perennials. Common features: a stem with four sides, buds in the axils of the apical leaves and inflorescences-spikes, less often - corymbose.

The genus Sylvia includes 700 species. This compact bushes height from 20 centimeters to 1 meter. The bottom of plants is usually colored bright hues green, and the tops are dark. Clusters of buds emerge from the whorls of the latter, 2-6 in each. The length of one inflorescence varies from 10 to 25 centimeters.

The plant produces red color. Salvia rarely produces buds of other colors. White, purple and pink are the exception to the rule. The exception to the rule is the use of culture as an intoxicating powder. The plant produces an effect on the mind similar to the effect of weed, that is, hemp. However, the strength of salvia is several times less.

Use as a seasoning and food crop is standard. Salvia seedlings useful for salads and sweet dishes. Some species, for example Muscat, belong to spicy crops. Their aroma is appreciated by gourmets. But most people only use decorative properties plants.

Not only the bright scarlet buds are beautiful, but also the foliage. It can be glossy or, on the contrary, velvety. In fact, salvia- This photo sage Only the latter name is used among cooks, and the first is applied to garden varieties and apartment variants of bushes.

In ornamental species it is abundant. The buds bloom in early summer and last until the first frost. The plant is sensitive to low temperatures. Approaching zero even for a few hours can destroy landings.

Salvia species

The most frost-resistant is Medicinal salvia. Flower seedlings experiences short-term drops in temperature to zero. The form of the medicinal species is a herb or a subshrub.

In the photo is Salvia horminumova.

The latter reaches a height of 70 centimeters. The name was obtained due to its medicinal properties. For inflammation, decoctions from the buds and leaves of the plant are used. They are spicy, so they can be added to food.

In cold regions they are also in demand salvia seeds Dubravnoy. It is not only resistant to frost, but also the most unpretentious to care of all representatives of the genus. Gardeners who grow salvia in pots say that their plants went without watering for 3-4 weeks. People managed to go on a full vacation.

Last frost-resistant type– Whorled salvia. Buy The plant is usually sought after for urban flower beds and potted arrangements. The variety is purely decorative, distinguished by bright, purple and large buds. They appear in all their glory only in good lighting.

Of the salvias that are tolerant of partial shade, it is worth mentioning Transylvanian. She has lilac ones. They are quite large, unlike the buds of Blue Salvia. It is strewn with miniature inflorescences. The size of the grass itself is also small. Maximum height is 50 centimeters.

The Marsh species is one of the giants among the representatives of the genus. Photo of salvia seedlings may give a misleading impression.

In reality, you will get young shoots of 50 centimeters, which will quickly grow up to 2 meters. The homeland of the plant is South America. From this it is clear that the variety loves warmth. From the name it is clear that Salvia Bolotnaya also needs a lot of moisture, both in the air and in the soil.

Pictured is Salvia Divinorum

Tall and salvia divinorum. She also comes from America, but not from the swamps, but from the mountains. To gain a foothold in the stones, the plant acquired a powerful root system. The grass produces new shoots as soon as it touches the ground. If the stem reaches it, there will be another one about 1.5 meters high.

Miniature species with bright colors are often chosen as home and garden plants. Such, for example, are the Sparkling and Red salvias. Both have bright scarlet buds and rich green fuzzy foliage. The grass grows about 40 centimeters. True, the Red species is only a biennial, and the Sparkling salvia is a perennial plant.

Caring for salvia at home

Planting salvia, only when they are confident in their abilities and knowledge, flower growers say. Sages are difficult to care for. Most representatives of the genus not only require a lot of sun, but are also afraid of winds and drafts. The soil should be rich in humus. Loams are suitable. They retain a lot of moisture that plants need.

It can’t do without feeding. During the growth period, several approaches are required. The minimum program is the application of mineral fertilizers during the period of seedling growth and at the moment of buds setting on it. Feeding is taken in a comprehensive manner, without the predominance of one or another element. The only thing you can focus on is lime. Salvias love it when it is present in abundance in the soil.

Salvia price

You can buy seeds or seedlings. Salvias take about three months to grow. Therefore, seedlings are not cheap. For a cassette with 10 plants they ask for 250-350 rubles. If you buy in bulk and pre-order, you can spend 100 rubles for 50 sprouts.

In the photo there is an indoor salvia

A piece purchase costs 15-17 rubles per seedling. You will pay the same amount for a bag of seeds of 20-30 pieces. There are packages with a large number of grains. Such packs are more expensive. The price tag also depends on the type of sage. For garden and heat-loving ones they ask for less. Indoor and frost-resistant varieties cost a pretty penny. You can pay 30 or 50 rubles for a package of seeds.

Having taken the seeds, they are planted in February. By the end of spring there will be seedlings ready. Most types of salvia bloom in early June. Only a few varieties bloom in July and August. At the end of summer, for example, the Swamp Sage “ripens”. The rest of the time, the grass amazes the public only with its height and dark green foliage.

Salvia(Sage) is a plant from the Lamiaceae family, perennial, decorative color, used in medicine, as contains essential oils.

Plants are either annual or perennial. According to flower growers, oak sage is considered very beautiful.

Salvia has about 850 subspecies, and is distributed from Europe to America.

The stem of Salvia is tetrahedral, the flowers are two-lipped, tubular, deep red, flowering begins in June and ends at the time of autumn frosts. Breeders have developed varieties with a stem height of 25–80 cm, and colors that are distinctive from red: Burgundy, pink, white, orange, lilac. Next, a description of everything about the flower , photos of flowers, seedlings, when to plant seedlings into the ground. The amazing Salvia plant, videos and photo collages with these beautiful plants will delight you.

The most popular varieties are Salvia splendens, which is decorative look, and (Salvia officinalis), used in medicine. Each of them has its own purpose:

• Salvia brilliantis is grown to decorate flower beds, and rock gardens are decorated with plants in pots. These flowers look great with cineraria, marigolds, and lobelia.
• Medicinal sage is widely used in medicine; various tinctures and extracts are made from the resulting raw materials.

Harvesting leaves must be done before or after flowering. The plants have a pleasant aroma, so overdose should be avoided.

"Salvia divinorum - considered a plant of fortunetellers, and can cause hallucinations"

Photos of Salvia varieties

Sowing the seed

Salvia begins to bloom no earlier than three months after sowing. That's why optimal time for sowing seeds it is February or March. When growing perennial salvia, the time for sowing varies. The seed is sown in the fall, before the onset of frost. Annuals and perennials have no differences in care and do not require special attention. Flower seeds can be purchased either in a store or collected from home specimens.

Seed preparation

Before sowing the seed is needed treat with a solution of potassium permanganate 0.1%. After this, wash the sowing material under running water, then place on a paper or cloth towel and wait until completely dry. Granulated seed purchased in a store does not require pre-treatment.

A protective shell with nutritional properties protects the seeds from damage and simplifies the planting process. Sowing of granulated seeds should be done earlier than usual; the protective layer slightly delays the germination of the seeds.

Salvia flower - planting and care

It is best to produce in light soil saturated with air and moisture, preferably fertilized with nutrients.

Ready-made soil is sold in specialized stores, or it is made at home. Prepare the soil mixture, and it is advisable to let it sit for a week before sowing seeds in it.

Recipe for preparing soil at home:

1. Two parts of turf soil.
2. One part sifted pitch.
3. Two parts of peat.

If the soil is highly acidic, you can add a little lime to the mixture (no more than 5%). After this, the mixture must be thoroughly mixed and sifted. Expanded clay, 1.5 cm thick, is poured onto the bottom of the box - this will ensure drainage. Then a large fraction of the mixture is poured, and a finer sifted mixture is placed on top of it.

After this, the soil must be disinfected by watering it with a hot solution of potassium permanganate. The box with the prepared soil must be placed in a tray, and the soil should be leveled. The distance from the top edge of the box to the ground should be more than 2 cm; sow the seeds in fine-grained soil. The rows should be spaced 3 to 5 cm apart from each other.

Granulated seeds should be sown in a square-cluster method, at a distance of 3 cm from each other. Seed immersion depth 2 mm. Spray the top layer of soil with a spray bottle. Cover the box with film to create a greenhouse effect.

Sage seedlings sprout after a week and a half, but in some cases after two (it all depends on the seeds and microflora). Granulated seeds can germinate and up to 3 weeks. The soil should not be allowed to dry out, but it should not be flooded either. Watering is done in two ways: either through a tray, or by spraying from a spray bottle. Drainage facilitates the flow of moisture to plants and retains moisture.

Excess moisture harms the condition of the seedlings and will certainly lead to rotting of the roots. In this case, the film must be removed and the ground sprinkled with dry sand or ash. Hatched seedlings must be provided with sufficient light. Additional lighting can be arranged using fluorescent lamp.

The photoperiod for seedlings should be approximately 12 hours

During the night, the temperature should be around 20˚C, during daylight around 25˚C. Around the sprouts, as they grow, you need to add soil. The sprouts should not be allowed to fall. Protect the leaves of the seedlings from contact with drops of water.

Correct Application light and temperature regime, will grow up healthy seedlings. Sprouts can be hardened by removing the film for a certain time, immediately for 10 minutes, later for 15, and so on until it is completely removed. The hardening procedure can only be applied to already strong sprouts.

Planting Salvia in open ground

Salvia will feel comfortable in light sandy soil, but rich in lime, humus, and well permeable to moisture. All types of Salvia love the sun, so the area should not be shaded; only sticky Salvia can grow in areas with shade. As soon as the night frosts subsided, and spring sun the earth has warmed up, Salvia can be planted.

How to plant Salvia?

Planting and caring for Salvia can be done even by gardeners with little experience, and planting hardened seedlings will seem like an easy walk. Dig holes at a distance of 25-30 cm from one another, pour 1 handful of humus into them, and transplant the flowers from the pot.

Salvia growing process and care

The Internet is full of videos describing what and how to do, but it’s easy to understand - caring for Salvia is no different from caring for any garden plant, fertilizing the soil, watering, weeding as needed - that’s all necessary actions. It is necessary to water only after the soil has completely dried out from the previous watering, exclusively in the evening; moisture should not be allowed to stagnate in the roots. After watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil and get rid of weeds. It is necessary to feed at least twice: initially the seedlings, and the second time during the formation of the peduncle.

Perennial Salvia

It will cause much more trouble than a one-year or two-year-old tree; it additionally needs pruning to give it shape. Trimming will prevent the stems from stretching and promotes bushing of young shoots. When to bloom perennial Salvia ends, withered flowers must be removed, before the start of the next growing season on the bushes, old shoots must be cut off, leaving 2-3 cm along with young buds.

The Salvia plant is not afraid of fungal diseases. The only and main problem for the plant remains insects: aphids, thrips, whiteflies, spider mites, snails and slugs. These insects cause great harm and can lead to the death of the plant.

Whiteflies easily migrate to flowers if planting is carried out near vegetables. They destroy the leaves and leave the plant to dry out, sucking the juice out of it. The whitefly is capable of covering large areas in a short time.

Without suitable chemical treatment, the flowers die.

If it appears on plants aphid, you need to promptly treat it with an appropriate solution. Aphids for short time is capable of multiplying to destructive proportions and destroying a huge area of ​​sage plantings.

Thrips are very difficult to see; they are almost microscopic in size. If the leaves begin to curl and dry out, this is a sign of the appearance. Thrips can be killed using insecticides. Plants affected spider mite, are necessarily removed and burned at the stake.

Snails and the like love to eat young shoots of leaves. Snails and slugs approach the plant on the ground; the bark of a pine tree or any other tree, scattered under the plant, will help get rid of these pests. You can remove slugs by hand.

Best protection- this is prevention. Prevention should be carried out periodically, weeds and diseased plants should be removed in a timely manner. Spray with tobacco decoction mixed with liquid soap(4 grams of soap per 1 liter of decoction).

Flowering has ended, what to do next?

The beginning of June pleases with the flowering of Salvia, and can continue until the autumn frosts. Some varieties can bloom twice a year. Forest Salvia, fully pruned after flowering and well fed, explodes again with new color in late summer. If Salvia has completely bloomed, you need to prune and mulch the roots. Treat growing points with garden compost, so the plant will survive the winter without stress.

How can we sum it up?

These incredibly beautiful flowers will decorate every garden or flower bed. Behind this beauty is the time and effort spent on growing seedlings. Growing seedlings makes future plants strong and resilient, capable of bearing healthy seeds in the future. Healthy cultivation will only occur if proper care and compliance certain rules. Important proper preparation Before growing seedlings, this factor determines future offspring.

Salvia or sage is a herbaceous or shrubby perennial or annual plant, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The plant is distributed on all continents, with the exception of Australia. Salvia is translated into Russian as “to be healthy”, this is true, because medicinal properties sage have been known for a very long time. Perennial salvia has long become a permanent inhabitant of our garden plots.

Varieties of salvia perennial photo

Blue salvia (Salvia azurea) is a cold-resistant plant (from zone 4). It blooms with small pale blue flowers from July to mid-autumn. There is a large-flowered variety (var. grandiflora), but its cold resistance is slightly lower (from zone 5).

Japanese salvia (Salvia koyamae) is a cold-hardy plant (zone 5) native to Japan. Blooms from August to October yellow flowers. Prefers partial shade and wet soils.

Swamp salvia (Salvia uliginosa) is a relatively heat-loving (from zone 6) plant with a tuberous root, originating from South America. The elongated leaves, carved along the edges, reach 7 cm in length, and the plant itself can grow up to 2 m in height. Flowers blue-blue color, flowering from late summer to mid-autumn.

Salvia splendens is the most popular salvia among Russian gardeners, grown as an annual. It blooms from June until frost, the color ranges from orange-red to dark purple. Prefers moderately moist soils.

Red salvia (Salvia coccinea) is a heat-loving biennial (zone 8) from South America that loves heat and moist soils. It blooms in late summer - autumn with white, pink or red flowers. Varieties of red varieties are widespread in cultivation: Lady in Red, Forest Fire.

Salvia angustifolia, Spanish (Salvia lavandulifolia) – exclusively ornamental plant with silver foliage and delicate purple flowers in May-June. It is used in cooking and has many properties similar to medicinal sage.

Salvia farinacea is an ornamental heat-loving (from zone 7) plant that blooms luxuriantly from summer to autumn. The flowers are bright blue. Famous variety: Victoria. In colder regions, mealy salvia can be grown as an annual.

Salvia microphylla is a charming heat-loving subshrub (Zone 7) from Mexico. The pale green oval leaves of Salvia parvifolia give off a blackcurrant scent when crushed in your hands. Bright red flowers appear on the plant in mid-summer, flowering continues until the first frost.

Salvia elegans is a tall plant (up to 1 m) with red funnel-shaped flowers that appear in late summer. The leaves of Salvia slender exude fruity aroma, if you rub them in your hands. Salvia slender is used in cooking, for example, in fruit salads or smoothies (fruit cocktails). Winter hardiness of slender salvia is from zone 8. Known varieties: Scarlet Pineapple (with the smell of pineapple), Tangerine Sage (with the smell of tangerine).

Salvia discolored – original plant from Mexico. The blue-black flowers of Salvia discolored remain half hidden in the silvery calyx. Winter hardiness – from zone 10.

Clary sage, clary salvia (Salvia sclarea) is a tall (up to 1 m) beautiful biennial or perennial with large round-oval pubescent aromatic leaves. Clary sage flowers are creamy purple, pink or blue and continue to bloom in spring and summer. The natural form of turkestanica has larger bracts. Clary sage actively reproduces by self-sowing. Cold resistance – from zone 7. Essential oil Clary sage is widely used in the perfume industry and medicine.

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Salvia patens is a heat-loving (zone 9) rhizomatous plant from Mexico. It blooms with bright blue flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn. Known varieties: Cambridge Blue, Blue Angel. Easily propagated by seeds, blooms the same year. In cold regions it can be grown as an annual.

Mountain salvia (Salvia regla) is a heat-loving (zone 8) plant native to Texas. Relatively recently on sale (since the 1980s), therefore it is still little known to gardeners. A subshrub that grows wider than it is tall. It blooms from late summer to mid-autumn with red flowers.

How to grow salvia

Growing salvia flowers begins with purchasing seeds and preparing the soil. When purchasing seed, we are guided by three rules:

• We carefully study the shelf life.
• When choosing a manufacturer, we study reviews and recommendations.
• To avoid counterfeiting, please show quality certificates.

It is equally important to properly prepare the soil for the future plant. It must contain essential microelements and have an acidic environment. For planting, choose any container: it can be flowerpots, pots or simple boxes. Expanded clay should be placed at the bottom of the selected container, loosely sprinkled with soil on top, not reaching the sides 2 cm. Afterwards everything is closed plastic film and left for a day. Do not try to find out information on how to grow salvias without seedlings, because the fastidious plant will not be able to develop from seeds immediately into open ground.

Salvia seedlings

After the seeds have sprouted, we’ll immediately make a reservation that these will not be very friendly shoots, so don’t be alarmed, this is normal for salvia, we remove the cover from the container and provide 12 hours of lighting, this time cannot be shortened in any way, otherwise the seedlings will thin out and stretch out . If necessary, when there is not enough natural light, artificial lighting can be used.

Control of soil moisture continues, but it should not be over-moistened to avoid rotting of the tender and thin roots. After two weeks, the first fertilizing with complex flower fertilizers is carried out; two of them should be carried out before planting in the ground.

After 1.5 months, a pick should be made, planting the seedlings in another place with a distance of 7 cm from each other, or planting each sprout in a separate pot. If possible, use such small seeds, peat tablets, very convenient and positive result will be guaranteed.

If you want to avoid the hassle with seedlings, you can choose the white marble variety of salvia, the photo of the flowers is simply fabulously beautiful, the issues of propagating seedlings and when to plant, in this case, will not worry you. The fact is that marbled salvia, with its unpretentiousness and cold resistance, can be planted in the ground with seeds already in early April, the plants turn out strong, healthy and with petals with a marble structure.

After the appearance of 4 full leaves, the plant is pinched, thus increasing the number of side shoots.

Caring for salvia in open ground

It is the same behind salvia as any other garden plant. This includes watering, weeding, loosening, fertilizing, and chemical treatment. Flowers should be watered when the soil is noticeably dry, and mainly in the evening. It is not recommended to flood them, because excess moisture is not good for the plants.

There is no need to water these flowers regularly, although in dry times this should be done more often, otherwise the plants will wither. But there is a way out of this situation: you should definitely water the flowers in the evening. After this, the bushes will gain strength again and will delight their owner. For good growth Salvia bushes should be fed twice during the summer. Used for this full complex mineral loot. The first time this technique is used for seedlings, and the second time when the plants enter the budding phase.

Salvia pick

As soon as the flowers have their first leaves, they can be planted in separate containers or pots. It is very important here timely care. Young plants can be grown in the same soil that was used for sowing the seedlings. After planting in separate containers, salvia must be well watered and covered with paper for 2-3 days. After several leaves appear, it is recommended to pinch the salvia, which will result in beautiful plant with a thick crown.

Propagation of salvia by cuttings

Perennial salvias are very easy to propagate from half-woody cuttings; propagation can be carried out by cuttings throughout the entire season. To do this, cuttings about 15 cm long are cut.

Propagation of salvia by air layering

Salvia can also be propagated by air layering. To do this, it is enough to press the branch to the ground, strengthening it with a metal bracket, and after a few months you will notice the appearance of new roots on the cuttings. After roots have formed on the layering, the root can be carefully cut off from the “parent” bush and planted in another place.

Salvia diseases and pests

Now you know how to grow salvia, and all that remains is to say a few words about its possible diseases and pests. This plant gets sick so rarely that many never encounter such problems in their entire cultivation practice. Pests attack it more often. Usually this is a garden aphid, which, if it appears on the site, indiscriminately affects everything, whiteflies or mites. Salvia can also be damaged by snails and slugs. And while insects can be controlled with insecticides, snails and slugs will have to be caught manually.

Helpful advice: Make a trap for snails and slugs by placing containers of beer or fruit juice around the area - the sweetish smell of fermentation will attract pests like a magnet, and they will lose interest in the leaves of the plants.

Salvia is a genus of perennial shrubs and herbaceous plants, belonging to the family Lamiaceae or Lamiaceae. In its natural environment, the plant grows in all regions with temperate and tropical climates with the exception of Australia. There are more than 800 species of the Salvia genus. Wherein medicinal plant, used in folk medicine, to eliminate confusion, they are called sage, and only decorative species are called salvia.

Short description

Despite the fact that salvia is a perennial, in Russia it is grown for one or two years. Under a thick layer of snow, the plant will easily overwinter, but will freeze in the winter months with little snow.

The stems of salvia are quite tall, reaching a height of no more than 1 meter. The leaves on the upper side are deep green in color, and on the lower side they have a whitish coating. They are solid and located one against the other. Salvia inflorescences consist of small flowers, which are collected in 15-centimeter spikes or panicles of various shades.

The plant is used in landscape design and decorate flower beds with them. During the period of active growth, it does not lose its shape, but different heights bushes allows you to use it to create multi-tiered compositions. Salvia is used not only for landscaping city flower beds, but also for decorating personal plots.

Popular types and varieties

Experts distinguish 3 main groups of varieties of this plant - American subtropical, frost-resistant and Mediterranean. American subtropical species are grown as annuals because they are not frost-resistant.

Salvia brillianti

The most popular variety of the American group is the brilliant (sparkling) salvia. The plant reaches a height of about 70 cm and has lush foliage. The flowers of this type of salvia are large and collected in clusters of several pieces. The inflorescences reach about 25 cm in length. Most often the corolla is painted in a rich red hue, but sometimes they have purple, snow-white or pink color. The purple salvia is the most valuable. Flowering period shiny salvia occurs at the beginning of summer and lasts until autumn. The most common varieties of this species are Fire Star, Salvador and Red Arrows.

Bright red salvia

Another popular variety in this group is the bright red salvia. It has petiolate leaves, ovoid in shape. The inflorescences grow about 30 cm in length and consist of large red flowers with long tubes. It begins to bloom in mid-summer and continues until the first frost. The most famous varieties are Lady in Red and Sherry.

Mealy salvia

A species from the subtropical group, mealy salvia, stands out for its decorative properties. The plant reaches a height of no more than 90 cm and has oblong foliage with down located exclusively along the veins. Compared to other varieties of inflorescences in mealy salvia small size(no more than 20 cm), but, nevertheless, the species is of high value due to its long and beautiful flowering. The flowering period of the plant lasts from the end of summer and ends towards the beginning of the winter months. At this time, mealy salvia has snow-white and deep blue corollas. Common varieties of the plant are Anschuld, Victoria and Strata.

Variegated Salvia

Compared to the American group, Mediterranean ones are more resistant to cold, but only if they are first insulated. They also tolerate drought and lack of nutrients. The most popular in this group is variegated salvia (viridis). Known varieties variegated salvias are Pink Sandy and Oxford Blue. The description of viridis is as follows:

• height about 60 cm;
• a large number of branching stems;
• dense foliage covered with down;
• simple inflorescences no more than 30 cm in length;
• bracts pinkish or purple in color.

Dandelion leaf salvia

A herbaceous variety from the Mediterranean group is dandelion salvia. It has a basal rosette, leaves are dissected, with a pubescence on the back side. The inflorescences grow no more than 28 cm in length. The flowers have pink corollas and unusual throats of an emerald hue with purple splashes. Main feature This species is that all its parts smell pleasant.

oak salvia

For cultivation in Russia the best way varieties belonging to the frost-resistant group are suitable. Their distinctive feature is not only resistance to cold, but also abundant flowering, starting only a year after planting in open ground. A common species in this group is oak or forest salvia. The bush reaches a height of no more than 60 cm. The lower petiolar leaves are slightly smaller compared to the upper ones. The inflorescences are clusters of small flowers with purple-colored corollas. The flowering period is from early summer to autumn. The most popular varieties are Amethyst, Plumaozu and Mainakht.

Care and planting in open ground

It is recommended to plant salvia in light, waterproof soil enriched with lime. The planting site should be well lit, as all varieties love the sun. It is advisable to plant the plant in open ground in late spring or early summer. It is necessary to add a little humus into the dug holes, located at a distance of 25 cm from each other, and only then transfer the bush from the pot.

Care includes performing all the usual manipulations, such as watering, fertilizing, weeding and loosening the soil. It is recommended to water after the soil dries out, in the evening, without using large quantities water. Some time after watering, you should loosen the soil and remove weeds, if any. It is advisable to feed the plant comprehensively mineral fertilizer several times over the summer.

Perennial plants need formative pruning, which prevents shoots from stretching and becoming exposed and stimulates the growth of new shoots. As soon as the flowering period ends, it is necessary to remove wilted flowers. Before wintering, you should also cut the salvia and cut off old shoots so that a few centimeters with buds remain.