Salvia cutting for second bloom question
nickjoseph Milwaukee, WI
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nickjoseph Milwaukee, WI
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May Night Salvia vs long blooming perennials
Comments (22)Interesting to read linnea's evaluation of Salvia nemorosa cultivars. I also have used those cultivars extensively, but don't agree as to which is the best, or at least which has been (performed) best for me. I have found May Night big and bushy. If it is true that May Night has the longest bloom time, that doesn't increase it's appeal to me. I want a mixed perennial bed to change colour (and overall height) through the growing season. There's a lot of different perennials to perform and some are more spectacular (I'd say) than Salvia nemorosa. I do agree about Caradonna's bloom and height. So far, I find it a bit narrow for it's height, but on the other hand, it then doesn't take up so much lateral space in (fits better into) a bed of closely spaced mixed perennials. As previously said, Caradonna seems to survive with a fair bit of shading. Personally I prefer the colour of Marcus and East Friesland, but I'm sure it's all a matter of personal taste (and perception - latter re documented variability in the perception of purple and blue)....See MoreCan I cut back yarrow for a second bloom???
Comments (10)Mamamamo and any others . . . Knowing I can cut back Yarrow for a second bloom is great news! Thanks for the names of other perennials that can be cut back for a second bloom. Can you use common names please? I recognize some, but not all. I'm wondering about this: How do you determine how short you cut a plant back? In most cases is it "to the ground"? How about hyssop? It grows taller than advertised and I wouldn't mind loosing some of its height and gaining a second bloom. Bees won't be happy though . . ....See MoreIs Black and Blue Salvia a good 'cut'?
Comments (4)I know this is an old post but I happened on it while browsing. The problem with Black & Blue and some other Salvias is they shatter pretty quickly and drip nectar. Might be OK in a short term arrangement (say you had a dinner party or some event and just needed something for a few hours) but it isn't something that I would try to sell as a cut flower. Too messy and don't last very long....See MoreWhen to prune Salvias for repeat bloom
Comments (1)I only cut the bloom stem off, no furthur. I've had a repeat bloom , but this year mine has sprawled in full sun. Last year it was more upright & impressive. Rose...See Morenickjoseph Milwaukee, WI
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