Warm and wind-protected places in the garden are just right for cultivating ornamental sage. Although this is a relatively robust and undemanding perennial species, a few care measures are necessary so that the flowers of the sage can develop optimally.

If he is happy with his location, ornamental sage is very easy to care for

The care of ornamental sage

The care of the attractive flowering perennial starts with the selection of the location, because the ornamental sage has some preferences that should be considered. The plant thanks the attention with a pronounced willingness to bloom. The following requirements should be met:

  • Choosing a sunny and warm place
  • enough space so that it is not overgrown by other perennials
  • as sheltered from the wind as possible
  • nutrient-rich and well-drained soil
  • no waterlogging, so don't water too much
  • maximum two applications of fertilizer during the summer months

Plant properly at the right planting time

Spring is the best time to plant ornamental sage perennials in the ground. The young plants that have been propagated by seed or cuttings are now being planted outdoors. Here, however, the last night frosts should be awaited. The ornamental sage is suitable for planting perennial beds, gravel beds, for steppe planting and for prairie gardens. The flowering splendor of ornamental sage is very effective when a larger group is alone in the bed.
In any case, the optimal planting distance is important, which depends on the width growth of the plant.

Watering, fertilizing, cutting

Ornamental sage tolerates dry soil if it is well rooted. However, it should be watered from time to time during the flowering period so that the flowers do not dry up too quickly.
The ornamental sage is also frugal when it comes to fertilizers. A double fertilization is sufficient for him in the summer months.
If the ornamental sage is cut back after flowering, it will develop a second flower in the fall, but this is not the case with every sage variety. Before the perennial sprout in spring, it should be cut down to a height of 10 cm.

The hibernation

Not all ornamental sage varieties are hardy. Sensitive perennials can be covered with brushwood, dry leaves or fleece. Some species do not tolerate cool temperatures at all and must be overwintered frost-free, preferably in a bucket.
But even the hardy varieties can use winter protection. A loose covering of brushwood prevents damage from frost.

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Indoor plants