sage

Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Pusztaflamme' PLUMOSA) should be watered moderately. Water the soil until it is moist, but avoid over-watering. Water the plant every 3-4 days when the soil becomes dry to the touch. In hotter summer months, water the sage more frequently, or when the soil is drying out quicker. The soil should never become parched or soggy. In the winter months cut back on the watering. The plant should only be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, but ensure the sage never completely dries out.

The Sage plant (Salvia nemorosa 'Pusztaflamme' PLUMOSA) does best in full to partial sun. 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal, but no less than 4 hours of direct sunlight is needed in order for this plant to thrive. The optimal light for Sage plants will depend on the intensity of the sun in your area and how much shade is given to the plant throughout the day. In areas where full sunlight is more intense, partial sun might be more beneficial for successful growth. If Sage is planted in partial shade, more frequent watering and fertilizer may be needed to maintain vigor.

For Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Pusztaflamme' PLUMOSA), the best time for pruning is in mid to late spring (March-April) once it is done blooming. Pruning should be done lightly, removing only dead or diseased branches, no more than 1/3 of the total foliage. The pruned area should be shaped and thinned to stimulate new growth, allowing for good air circulation and improved light penetration throughout the shrub. If the Sage is kept as a container plant, pruning is not necessary, but taking off the flower spikes will encourage more blooming.