Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Soil Compaction