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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 13, 2012
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    Since they are newly planted, it could be they are experiencing some shock. However, if the soil is staying too moist (or wet), it could be harboring a fungus as well. Back off on the watering if the soil is moist and treat the plants with a fungicide.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 24, 2012
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    Some types do not transplant well and resent disturbance; however, to reduce transplant shock, try cutting back about a third of its growth.The best time to transplant any plant is on a cloudy day or in late afternoon so they have a chance to get settled in before drying effects of the sun set in. Place salvias in the ground at the same depth or slightly below the level they were originally growing.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    June 25, 2013
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    If the plants were mine, I'd either prune or separate. Pruning would probably be easiest. Can you burn either dry leaves or twine string to make smoke, thus discouraging the bbees while you work. They are valuable pollinators, don't kill them!

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    December 3, 2013
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    It depends on the variety of Salvia and your zone. Some salvias are perennials and others are tender perennials and still others are annuals.

    If your variety is a perennial in your area, cutting it back is fine. And the same if you live in a zone where tender perennials can survive. If it is an annual, it will not come back next year and cutting it back will not help it.

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    May 30, 2014
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    It sounds like the sun is too hot for your salvias after April. There are a few things you can do: plant something to shade the salvias, move them to where they get more shade later in the season, or try a different more sun-tolerant variety of salvia. This article might give you some ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/salvia/growing-different-salvia-types.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 29, 2015
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    The term "deer-resistant" should probably be used very loosely because when deer populations are high and food becomes scarce, deer may feed on plants that are thought to be deer-resistant. However, deer generally do not like plants with pungent aromas, such as salvia.

    If you are interested in other deer-resistant plant options, here is a comprehensive extension article for you to refer to:
    https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/publications/deerbest.html

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 10, 2015
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    If your plants are getting too large to support the weight of the flowers, they will normally flop over like this. While you can prune the plants back to encourage bushier growth, I would simply provide additional support for the plants using plant stakes to help support them. These are available at most nurseries.

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