Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site