1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
1.8 Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
5-10-10 fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Wet Site