How to make meadow sage bloom twice: A simple gardening trick

At first glance, it can be mistaken for Heather. However, meadow sage is much more impressive and easy to care for. How should one take care of it and make it bloom twice? Just one simple gardening trick is enough.

Do you want your garden to look impressive but lack time? You should choose beautiful-looking plants that don't require too much maintenance.

In this group, you will find meadow sage, which resembles heather but has the advantage of being more impressive in size. This plant can reach up to 70 centimetres in height, is strongly branched, and has spike-like inflorescences that can be pink, purple, blue, or white.

Although meadow sage is frost-resistant, it prefers highly sunny spots. As for the soil, it tolerates a wide range of pH levels but grows nicely in moderately fertile and calcareous soil. You only need to water it for a few weeks after planting (in spring or autumn) and during periods of drought.

Considering all these factors, meadow sage can grow continuously for years. However, it's worth learning one more care tip to make your plant bloom twice.

You may notice the inflorescences fading at the turn of August and September. At this point, you should cut them back (about one-third of the stem), and colourful flowers will likely reappear in the autumn and beautifully decorate your garden. The trick is simple and worth the minimal effort.