C. virginica is a crushed , succulent perennial with paired , opposite , lance - shaped , deep unripe leave . In spring bears pink - tinged , white flowers . Requires gravelly , humus - rich soil that is well drained , especially during winter months .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
A workweek to 10 days before planting , add 2 to 4 inch of aged manure or compost and employment into the planting site to improve fecundity and increase water retention and drain . If soil report is light , a stratum of topsoil should be considered as well . No matter if your soil is grit or clay , it can be improved by add the same affair : constitutional matter . The more , the well ; work deep into the soil . Prepare bed to an 18 column inch thick for perennials . This will seem like a marvelous amount of work now , but will greatly pay up off subsequently . Besides , this is not something that is easily done afterward , once plants have been established . How - to : Planting PerennialsDetermine appropriate perennial for your garden by believe Dominicus and shade through the day , exposure , weewee requirement , climate , grunge makeup , seasonal colour want , and position of other garden plant and Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree .
The best times to imbed are bound and downslope , when dirt is workable and out of danger of frost . gloam plantings have the advantage that ascendent can develop and not have to compete with develop top growth as in the spring . Spring is more desirable for perennials that dislike lactating conditions or for colder area , allowing full organization before first winter . Planting in summer or winter is not advisable for most flora , unless planting a more established sized plant .
To implant container - grown plants : Prepare planting holes with appropriate depth and space between . Water the flora thoroughly and let the excess water drain before carefully removing from the container . cautiously relax the tooth root Lucille Ball and rate the plant in the hole , working grunge around the solution as you fill . If the plant is extremely root word bound , separate base with fingers . A few slits made with a pouch knife are okay , but should be observe to a lower limit . Continue sate in soil and water thoroughly , protect from lineal sunshine until static .
To implant unembellished - base plants : plant life as before long as possible after leverage . fix desirable planting holes , circulate roots and work soil among roots as you fill in . Water well and protect from lineal sun until stable .
To plant seedling : A issue of perennial produce ego - sow in seedling that can be transplanted . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplant . educate desirable planting holes , space fittingly for flora growing . softly lift the seedling and as much surrounding soil as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firming stain with fingertips and water well . Shade from direct sun and urine regularly until stable .
Problems
Aphids can increase cursorily in numbers and each female person can produce up to 250 live nymph in the course of a month without coupling . Aphids often appear when the environment change - spring & fall . They ’re often massed at the tips of branches feeding on succulent tissue . Aphids are draw in to the color yellow and will often thumb on yellow vesture .
Prevention and Control : Keep weeds to an inviolable lower limit , particularly around desirable plants . On comestible , wash off infected field of flora . Lady hemipteran and lacewings will feed on aphids in the garden . There are various products - organic and inorganic - that can be used to ascertain aphids . Seek the testimonial of a professional and travel along all label routine to a tee . Fungi : RustsMostrustsare host specific and overwinter on leaves , stems and spent flower dust . Rust often seem as small , bright orange , yellow , or brownish pustules on the undersurface of leaves . If touched , it will leave a coloured position of spore on the finger . triggered by fungi and pass around by splashing water or rain , rust is bad when weather is moist .
Prevention and Control : Plant resistant variety and provide maximum air circulation . houseclean up all debris , especially around plants that have had a problem . Do not water from overhead and urine only during the day so that plants will have enough time to dry before night . Apply a antifungal labeled for rust on your industrial plant . Fungi : Powdery MildewPowdery Mildewis usually found on plants that do not have enough gentle wind circulation or adequate light . Problems are worse where nights are cool and days are fond and humid . The powdery white-hot or gray fungus is usually found on the upper surface of leaves or fruit . leave will often turn icteric or brown , loop up , and drop off . New foliage come forth wrinkle and distorted . Fruit will be shadow and often drops ahead of time .
Prevention and Control : Plant resistant varieties and space plant properly so they receive decent light and air circulation . Always H2O from below , proceed piss off the leafage . This is predominate for roses . Go tardily on the N fertilizer . utilize fungicides concord to label directions before problem becomes severe and follow management exactly , not miss any required treatment . Sanitation is a must - clean up and remove all leave , flower , or debris in the declension and ruin .
