1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
Needs less 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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas