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Leggy Growth in Salvia (Perennial)
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Perennial salvias produce elegant spikes of purple or blue flowers beloved by bees
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Salvia (Perennial) care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Salvia (Perennial). Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun.
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Fertiliser
Balanced feed in spring.
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Symptoms to look for in Salvia (Perennial)
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Salvia (Perennial)
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Salvia (Perennial)
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Salvia (Perennial)
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Salvia (Perennial)
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.