Watering, fertilizing, multiplying and more

Plant steppe sage

The ideal planting time for the steppe sage is spring. But you can also plant it in autumn. Then make sure that it has enough time to grow well before winter or before the first frost.

Before planting, water the root ball thoroughly. Never set it lower than it was previously in the ground or in the container. The distance between the individual plants should be around 30 - 50 cm, depending on the species.

Water and fertilize steppe sage

Since the steppe sage can withstand occasional drought, it should only be watered a little during the flowering period. He needs fertilizer twice a year. Give him the first dose before sprouting in spring, the second after pruning in July.

Propagate steppe sage

Steppe sage is relatively easy to propagate. Either sow it or you plant cuttings. Propagation by division is also possible. From March you can sow the steppe sage in the warm and prefer it.

Annual varieties are ideal for propagation by cuttings. Cut some unwooded shoots about 15 cm in length, remove the lower leaves and put the shoots in pots with a moisturizer Potting soil. Put the pots in a warm and light place until the shoots have taken root.

Cut the steppe sage

Radically cut back the steppe sage in July after flowering, then give it the chance of a second flowering in autumn. However, this cut is not essential for the plant. The takes place in spring or in late autumn Winter pruningso that the plant can sprout again.

The essentials in brief:

• loves sun and warmth
• Plant sheltered from the wind
• tolerates drought
• Flowering time mostly June to July, sometimes also September
• water during flowering
• fertilize twice a year