1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
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
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Cold climate, Drought