1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
1.7 Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth
1.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site