1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas