Another grand plant to add together to the garden if you want to attract hummingbirds . easy pink flowers are conduct of raceme from summer to go down . Leaves are linear and toothed , mid- to dark - green . This compact clunk - forming , perennial requires some shade and moist conditions . Perfect along streams or where conditions are moist to boggy and acidulous . Can grow to a altitude of 3 feet and 1 foot wide .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
The upright time to set are leaping and autumn , when territory is workable and out of danger of frost . drop planting have the vantage that roots can develop and not have to compete with developing top growth as in the spring . Spring is more worthy for perennials that dislike pie-eyed weather or for colder areas , allowing full constitution before first winter . Planting in summertime or winter is not advisable for most plants , unless planting a more established sized plant .
To plant container - turn plants : Prepare planting hole with appropriate depth and space between . Water the plant thoroughly and let the excess water drainage before carefully polish off from the container . cautiously loosen the root ball and place the works in the hole , working soil around the roots as you fill . If the plant is super root word bound , separate ascendent with fingers . A few slits made with a air pocket tongue are o.k. , but should be kept to a lower limit . Continue filling in soil and water soundly , protect from unmediated sun until stable .
To plant desolate - stem plants : Plant as before long as possible after purchase . Prepare worthy planting holes , spread out roots and crop soil among beginning as you fill up in . Water well and protect from direct sunlight until stable .
To embed seedlings : A number of perennial produce ego - sow seedling that can be transplant . You may also start your own seedling bottom for transplanting . Prepare suitable planting holes , spacing appropriately for flora development . Gently elevate the seedling and as much surrounding soil as potential with your garden trowel , and replant it straightaway , firming soil with fingertip and H2O well . Shade from verbatim sun and water on a regular basis until static .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Plant resistant varieties and provide maximum air travel circulation . Clean up all rubble , especially around plant life that have had a job . Do not water from overhead and water only during the mean solar day so that flora will have enough time to dry before Nox . Apply a fungicide labeled for rusting on your works . fungus : Leaf SpotsLeaf smear are triggered by fungi or bacteria . chocolate-brown or black spots and patches may be either ragged or circular , with a urine douse or yellow - edged appearance . Insects , rainfall , dirty garden shaft , or even masses can assist its spread .
Prevention and Control : Remove infected leaves when the industrial plant is dry . Leaves that collect around the base of the industrial plant should be rake up and disposed of . debar overhead irrigation if potential ; water system should be directed at soil point . For fungal leaf spots , use a recommended fungicide according to recording label directions .
