1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
No pruning needed
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site