General Information

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  January 1. Buy Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. 2. Plant Plant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. 5. Transplant Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.

  February 1. Buy Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. 2. Plant Plant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. 3. Prune Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches. 4. Mulch Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers.

  March 1. Buy Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. 2. Prune Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches. 3. Mulch Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant, if not done in prior month. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers.

  April 1. Fertilize Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding. 2. Water Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. 3. Prune Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches. 4. Mulch Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant, if not done in prior month. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers.

  May 1. Fertilize Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding. 2. Water Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. 3. Mulch Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant, if not done in prior month.

  June 1. Fertilize Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding. 2. Water Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.

  July 1. Fertilize Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding. 2. Water Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.

  August 1. Fertilize Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding. 2. Water Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.

  September 1. Water Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. 2. Transplant Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.

  October 1. Buy Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. 2. Plant Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. 3. Water Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree, and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 3-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. 6. Transplant Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.

  November 1. Buy Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. 2. Plant Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. 5. Transplant Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.

  December 1. Buy Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. 2. Plant Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. 5. Transplant Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. February Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. March Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. April Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. October Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. November Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color. December Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. February Plant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. March Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. September Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. October Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. November Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. December Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? April Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding. May Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding. June Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding. July Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding. August Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? April Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. May Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. June Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. July Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. August Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. September Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering. October Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? February Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches. March Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches. April Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches. May Prune right after flowering. Avoid cutting back branches later in the season, as you may remove flower buds. When pruning, cut out any crossing or dead stems. June Prune right after flowering. Avoid cutting back branches later in the season, as you may remove flower buds. When pruning, cut out any crossing or dead stems. July Prune right after flowering. Avoid cutting back branches later in the season, as you may remove flower buds. When pruning, cut out any crossing or dead stems.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? February Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant. March Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant, if not done in prior month. April Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant, if not done in prior month. May Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant, if not done in prior month.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. February Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. March Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. April Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. October Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. November Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers. December Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. February Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. March Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. April Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. October Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree, and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 3-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. November Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers. December Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on tree and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? January Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. March Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. September Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. October Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. November Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight. December Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.