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How and when should I prune Salvia 'Hot Lips'?


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The real danger with this plant is pruning too early increases the risk of damage if we get a late, severe frost. When the new growth starts to show in the spring, cut the plant down by two-thirds to encourage strong new stems to grow from the base. During the growing season dead-head the plant regularly to encourage more flowers.

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