Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas