Setup, Compatibility & Care
Planting:
- Choose a location that receives full sun.
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of the plant.
- Gently remove the plant from its 9cm pot.
- Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
- Backfill the hole with soil, firming gently around the base.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
Compatibility:
This plant is well-suited for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and container planting. It pairs well with other sun-loving perennials and shrubs.
Care:
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season and during dry spells to ensure good establishment and flowering. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from watering in prolonged dry periods.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring. Cut back the previous year's growth to about one or two buds from the base to encourage vigorous new growth and flowering.
- Feeding: A general-purpose fertilizer can be applied in spring if desired, especially for plants in containers.
- Pest Control: Monitor for aphids and treat with a suitable insecticide or horticultural soap if necessary.