1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
1.8 Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction