Thank you for your video on Russian sage, I have a problem with mine sending massive amounts of runners, that even go out 10 ft from the original plant. Where should I TRY to clip these off,to try to keep it more contained?
Some varieties definitely send out runners, mine (Little Spire) included. Not nearly as aggressive as yours though. Runners are best pruned in the Spring as close to the mother plant as possible. Discard or replant the sucker if you so choose. Thank you for watching and especially for the question comment.
Posting a correction on the name of the Russian Sage. For some reason I had 'Little Sprite' stuck in my head while filming, but the actual name is 'Little Spire.' More information can be found at: www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/306/little-spire-russian-sage/
Jean, Russian Sage typically is not a perennial that needs to be deadheaded. This group of plants has many different cultivars, but most flower from June to October. If you are not seeing blooms for this span of time there may be issues with light or soil conditions. the most common soil condition issue we see in Michigan is clay soils where the feet (roots) of the plant are too wet and not well drained. Let us know if this helps.
Not saying your method of triming is not great. Had 40+plants for years and when I trim them back early ealy spring, i just snap the branches off, no cutting, easy and much faster. I leave 8-12 inches. I have been succesful doing this way, get great plants. I also rake up (a lot by hand) the bed in the spring, lots of debris from the plants and the snap remnenats, but many of the tiny flowers which fill several trash cans.
True, a lot of the branches can just snap off and we are sure it is much faster. Depending on the variety we have had some issues where the snapping is partial or doesn't completely break off smoothly and it can slice down the stem if pulled. We are so glad that your methods works good for you and we certainly say stick with what works for you! Happy gardening and thank you for commenting.
Great video when is the best time to trim back your Russian sage before winter or early spring?
Early spring is best here in Michigan.
I like how you showed up close what you were doing
Thank you Charlotte. It is hard to show the difference in the old dead wood and the newer growth from the previous year if you don't get close up.
Thank you for your video on Russian sage, I have a problem with mine sending massive amounts of runners, that even go out 10 ft from the original plant. Where should I TRY to clip these off,to try to keep it more contained?
Some varieties definitely send out runners, mine (Little Spire) included. Not nearly as aggressive as yours though. Runners are best pruned in the Spring as close to the mother plant as possible. Discard or replant the sucker if you so choose. Thank you for watching and especially for the question comment.
@@Poseidonponds thank you for your reply,I will do this.
Well done.
Thank you so much, hopefully you are able to use it for your clients.
Mine didn't grow at all the first year I planted it. This would be my first spring with them. They stayed at about 8 inches. Should I cut it anyways??
Great video! Would like to see you trim a young maple tree, about 5 years. I have aan Autum Blaze that is 5 yrs old and 24 feet tall.
Thank you so much for watching and we are glad you liked it. If we get an Autumn Blaze like you have, we will try to shoot a video for you.
Posting a correction on the name of the Russian Sage. For some reason I had 'Little Sprite' stuck in my head while filming, but the actual name is 'Little Spire.' More information can be found at: www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/306/little-spire-russian-sage/
Do you prune them before or after winter?
We prefer to do it after the winter, the previous season growth gives some decent wintet interest here in Michigan.
Do you have to dead head it all during the blooming season?
Jean, Russian Sage typically is not a perennial that needs to be deadheaded. This group of plants has many different cultivars, but most flower from June to October. If you are not seeing blooms for this span of time there may be issues with light or soil conditions. the most common soil condition issue we see in Michigan is clay soils where the feet (roots) of the plant are too wet and not well drained. Let us know if this helps.
Not saying your method of triming is not great. Had 40+plants for years and when I trim them back early ealy spring, i just snap the branches off, no cutting, easy and much faster. I leave 8-12 inches. I have been succesful doing this way, get great plants. I also rake up (a lot by hand) the bed in the spring, lots of debris from the plants and the snap remnenats, but many of the tiny flowers which fill several trash cans.
True, a lot of the branches can just snap off and we are sure it is much faster. Depending on the variety we have had some issues where the snapping is partial or doesn't completely break off smoothly and it can slice down the stem if pulled. We are so glad that your methods works good for you and we certainly say stick with what works for you! Happy gardening and thank you for commenting.