1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, Alkaline
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Midseason Pruning, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
1.8 Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Aphids, Mealybugs
1.10 Plant Tolerance