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View think listPlant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 9-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost |
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Pests: Roots susceptible to rot from phytophthora - ensure drainage is good. Pruning: Remove spent flower stems & leaves at their base as they form. Watering: Keep moist while establishing. Fertilising: Apply a slow release fertiliser yearly in early spring. | ||||||||
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