General Information

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  January 1. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods.

  February 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. 4. Prune Cut back plants as desired to control size and promote fresh spring growth. 5. Transplant Transplant/move established plants, if necessary, after cutting back hard.

  March 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Fertilize Feed with a balanced fertilizer to encourage new spring growth. 4. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. 5. Prune Cut back plants as desired to control size and promote fresh spring growth. 6. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 7. Transplant Transplant/move established plants, if necessary, after cutting back hard.

  April 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. 4. Propagate Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth.

  May 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides. 6. Propagate Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth.

  June 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Fertilize Feed with a balanced fertilizer to encourage continued growth and bloom. 4. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. 5. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides. 8. Propagate Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth.

  July 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides.

  August 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides.

  September 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Fertilize Feed with a balanced fertilizer to encourage healthy growth. 4. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. 5. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides. 8. Propagate Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth.

  October 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. 4. Propagate Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth.

  November 1. Buy Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. 2. Plant Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. 3. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods.

  December 1. Water Water regularly and deeply during dry periods.

• 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! February Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. March Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. April Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. May Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. June Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. July Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. August Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. September Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. October Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail. November Buy known named varieties from nurseries or by mail.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? February Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. March Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. April Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. May Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. June Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. July Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. August Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. September Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. October Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size. November Plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, with ample room for plants to grow to full size.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Feed with a balanced fertilizer to encourage new spring growth. June Feed with a balanced fertilizer to encourage continued growth and bloom. September Feed with a balanced fertilizer to encourage healthy growth.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. February Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. March Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. April Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. May Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. June Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. July Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. August Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. September Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. October Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. November Water regularly and deeply during dry periods. December Water regularly and deeply during dry periods.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? February Cut back plants as desired to control size and promote fresh spring growth. March Cut back plants as desired to control size and promote fresh spring growth.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Mulch to conserve water use. June Mulch to conserve water use. September Mulch to conserve water use.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? May Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth. June Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth. July Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth. August Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth. September Watch for leaf-chewing caterpillar damage on new growth.

  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? May Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides. June Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides. July Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides. August Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides. September Cut off damaged growth or spray with water to control branch tip damage from tiny caterpillars. Do not use harmful pesticides.

  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? February Transplant/move established plants, if necessary, after cutting back hard. March Transplant/move established plants, if necessary, after cutting back hard.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? April Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth. May Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth. June Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth. September Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth. October Propagate from softwood cuttings of new growth.