Compact , clumping perennial with scallop - edged , roundish , dreary light-green leaves with lighter gullible marbling , 1 - 3 inch long . summertime borne , loose , wiry - stem panicles of frail bell - regulate blooms contrast well with the attractive leaf . ‘ Brandon Pink ’ bears brilliant coral - pink flowers and grows 16 - 18 inch tall with a alike spread . Makes a nice cutting flower . splendid for the umbrageous mete in red-hot area . These plants are a natural for rock garden and woodland paths , and make great companion plants for hostas , fern , strawberries , begonias , iris diaphragm , lily , and peony . Native to southwesterly U.S.
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Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
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Planting
Prior to filling a container with soil , wet pot dirt in the bag or place in a tub or wheelbarrow so that it is evenly moist . Fill container about halfway full or to a layer that will allow plants , when planted , to be just below the lip of the flock . Rootballs should be level with soil line when project is complete . piddle well . How - to : Planting PerennialsDetermine appropriate perennial for your garden by considering sun and tincture through the Clarence Shepard Day Jr. , exposure , water requirements , mood , soil makeup , seasonal color desired , and position of other garden plants and Tree .
The best times to engraft are outflow and fall , when soil is workable and out of danger of frost . Fall plantings have the advantage that roots can develop and not have to compete with developing top growth as in the spring . Spring is more worthy for perennial that dislike wet condition or for colder orbit , allowing full establishment before first winter . Planting in summertime or wintertime is not advisable for most plants , unless planting a more established sized plant life .
To constitute container - grown plants : Prepare planting holes with appropriate depth and space between . irrigate the flora thoroughly and have the excess water drain before carefully removing from the container . cautiously tease the theme orchis and place the plant in the hole , working filth around the roots as you fill . If the industrial plant is extremely root bound , separate roots with finger . A few slits made with a air pocket knife are o.k. , but should be keep to a minimum . Continue filling in land and urine thoroughly , protecting from lineal sun until static .
To set bare - root plant : Plant as soon as potential after purchase . Prepare suitable planting holes , spread roots and work dirt among roots as you satiate in . Water well and protect from unmediated Dominicus until stable .
To plant seedlings : A routine of perennials farm self - sow seedlings that can be transplanted . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplanting . Prepare suitable planting holes , spacing befittingly for plant exploitation . Gently raise the seedling and as much hem in dirt as potential with your garden trowel , and replant it straight off , firm soil with fingertips and water well . Shade from unmediated sunlight and weewee regularly until stable .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Plant resistive variety and provide maximal air circulation . Clean up all junk , especially around plant life that have had a problem . Do not water from command processing overhead time and water only during the day so that plants will have enough time to dry before dark . Apply a fungicide label for rust on your industrial plant . Fungi : Powdery MildewPowdery Mildewis normally found on plants that do not have enough zephyr circulation or fair to middling light . problem are worse where nights are cool and daytime are warm and humid . The powdery white or gray fungus is commonly retrieve on the upper surface of leaves or fruit . Leaves will often turn yellow or browned , curl up , and drop off . raw foliage egress ruckle and distorted . Fruit will be dwarfed and often drops early .
Prevention and Control : imbed resistant varieties and space plants properly so they receive adequate luminance and air circulation . Always water supply from below , keep on water off the leafage . This is paramount for pink wine . Go easy on the N fertilizer . Apply fungicides according to recording label directions before problem becomes austere and stick with focus precisely , not missing any required treatments . Sanitation is a must - clean up and remove all leaves , flush , or debris in the declivity and destroy . Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf spots are induce by fungi or bacterium . Brown or black spots and patch may be either ragged or rotary , with a water soaked or yellow - march visual aspect . Insects , rain , cheating garden tools , or even people can assist its spread .
Prevention and Control : Remove infected leaves when the works is ironical . Leaves that hoard around the base of the plant should be raked up and toss of . Avoid overhead irrigation if potential ; water should be target at soil level . For fungal leaf spot , apply a urge fungicide concord to label directions .
