1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
1.4.2 In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut back old stems to the ground
1.8 Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
No serious insect or disease problems
1.10 Plant Tolerance