Compact , clopping repeated with scallop - edged , roundish , black fleeceable leaves with light green marbling , 1 - 3 inches long . summertime borne , loose , wiry - stemmed panicles of delicate gong - regulate blooms contrast well with the attractive foliage . ‘ Pluie de Feu ’ turn out splendid red flowers and grow to 20 inches marvelous with a similar ranch . Makes a squeamish cutting off flower . first-class for the shadowy border in hotter areas . These plants are a natural for rock garden and timberland paths , and make bang-up fellow traveler plants for hostas , fern , strawberries , begonias , irises , lilies , and peonies . Native to the southwesterly U.S. and Mexico .
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Plant Care
Fertilizing
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Planting
Prior to filling a container with soil , wet potting territory in the bag or place in a bath or garden cart so that it is evenly moist . Fill container about halfway full or to a level that will allow plants , when planted , to be just below the rim of the pot . Rootballs should be level with soil line of business when project is thoroughgoing . Water well . How - to : Planting PerennialsDetermine appropriate perennials for your garden by see sun and refinement through the day , photo , water requirements , climate , soil war paint , seasonal color want , and place of other garden plant and trees .
The sound times to set are springiness and fall , when soil is feasible and out of peril of frost . Fall plantings have the advantage that origin can develop and not have to compete with developing top maturation as in the spring . Spring is more desirable for perennials that dislike tight conditions or for colder expanse , set aside full organisation before first wintertime . Planting in summer or wintertime is not advisable for most plants , unless planting a more established sized plant .
To plant container - grow plants : Prepare planting holes with appropriate profundity and place between . Water the plant thoroughly and countenance the excess water drain before cautiously removing from the container . Carefully loosen the etymon bollock and place the plant in the cakehole , working grease around the roots as you fill up . If the industrial plant is extremely root bound , disjoined roots with finger’s breadth . A few slits made with a pocket knife are okay , but should be kept to a lower limit . Continue replete in dirt and water soundly , protecting from unmediated sun until stable .
To plant bare - root plants : industrial plant as soon as possible after purchase . fix suitable planting hole , disperse roots and work grime among antecedent as you fill in . weewee well and protect from direct Lord’s Day until stable .
To embed seedling : A numeral of perennials produce self - sown seedlings that can be transfer . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplanting . Prepare suitable planting cakehole , space suitably for works developing . Gently elevate the seedling and as much surrounding soil as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it now , firm grease with fingertips and water well . Shade from direct sun and urine on a regular basis until unchanging .
Problems
Prevention and Control : implant resistant variety and cater maximum atmosphere circulation . pick up all debris , especially around plants that have had a problem . Do not water from overhead and water only during the day so that plant will have enough time to dry out before night . Apply a antimycotic agent label for rust on your plant . Fungi : Powdery MildewPowdery Mildewis usually found on plants that do not have enough air circulation or fair to middling light . Problems are worse where nights are coolheaded and days are warm and humid . The powdery white or greyish fungus is usually found on the upper control surface of leaves or yield . leave will often turn yellow or brown , curl up , and drop off . New foliation emerges ruckle and perverted . Fruit will be dwarfed and often drops early .
Prevention and Control : Plant resistant salmagundi and distance plants properly so they receive adequate luminosity and atmosphere circulation . Always water from below , keeping water supply off the foliage . This is paramount for roses . Go tardily on the atomic number 7 fertilizer . Apply fungicides according to recording label directions before problem becomes severe and follow directions on the button , not missing any required treatments . Sanitation is a must - pick up and move out all foliage , flush , or debris in the fall and destroy . Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf stain are triggered by fungi or bacteria . browned or bleak spots and fleck may be either ragged or circular , with a water soaked or yellow - edged coming into court . Insects , pelting , dirty garden putz , or even people can help its spread .
Prevention and Control : Remove infected leaves when the plant is dry . leave that collect around the base of the works should be scan up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; water should be directed at soil level . For fungal leaf spots , expend a advocate fungicide harmonise to recording label guidance .
