Salvia candelabrum · Perennial
Root and foot rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, especially during winter dormancy.
Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a suitable fungicide if infection becomes severe.
Honey fungus: Remove infected plants and improve soil drainage to prevent spread to neighbouring plants.
Verticillium wilt: Avoid planting in soil previously affected by the disease and remove infected material.
Winter dieback: Grow in light, well-drained soil and provide mulch for protection in colder areas.