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How to Take Salvia Cuttings: Step-by-Step UK Guide

A step-by-step infographic titled 'How to Take Salvia Cuttings: Step-by-Step UK Guide' featuring six numbered panels with Union Jack details. Step 1 shows choosing a healthy purple salvia plant. Step 2 shows using secateurs to snip a non-flowering stem. Step 3 shows trimming the lower leaves. Step 4 shows dipping the stem in white rooting hormone powder. Step 5 shows multiple cuttings planted in a terracotta pot of compost. Step 6 shows several young salvia plants thriving in small pots on a greenhouse shelf.

TL;DR The best time to take salvia cuttings is late summer — August and September — when growth is semi-ripe Softwood cuttings can also be taken in May and June from fresh new growth Take cuttings from non-flowering stems, 8–12cm long, just below a leaf node Root in gritty, free-draining compost in a warm, bright […]

Best Salvias for Pots and Containers UK

Salvia nemorosa in a terracotta pot on a stone patio — best salvias for pots UK

TL;DR The ultimate guide to choosing the best salvias for pots UK, tailored for your gardening needs. Introduction Container gardening and salvias are a natural match. Whether you’re working with a small patio or a balcony, salvias in pots give you flexibility that border planting doesn’t. The key is choosing the right variety and getting […]

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