Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Ample Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site