The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
Deadhead bee balm after the first flowers fade to improve plant form, limit seed set, and encourage a possible second flush of flowers later in summer. This simple bee balm care step helps keep spent bee balm blooms from draining energy that can support new growth and more bloom.
Deadhead salvia after first bloom to keep the plant directing energy toward new flower spikes instead of seed set. Careful perennial deadheading can support a stronger second bloom salvia cycle and keep the plant in better shape through summer pruning.
Essential Concepts
Remove spent salvia blooms after the first flush.
This encourages repeat flowering and new flower spikes.
Clean cuts help reduce seed set and improve plant form.