1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune central stem
1.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance