This is a very attractive , spreading evergreen plant with minute , dark green parting . When in bloom of youth , this plant is covered with clustering of double-dyed white flowers and usually max - out by June I. sempervirens is a very attractive , spreading evergreen plant with narrow-minded , dark green foliage . When in bloom , its covered with clusters of pure white flowers and ordinarily max - out by June . It is not uncommon for sporadic unfolding to continue throughout the year . Some selections such as ‘ Snowflake ’ is a repeat fuckup , doing so periodically throughout the class . Excellent for rock gardens and borders , this flora blossom well when it receives morning sunshine .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
The best times to plant are spring and downslope , when soil is workable and out of danger of frost . declension planting have the advantage that beginning can educate and not have to contend with developing top maturation as in the springiness . Spring is more suitable for perennial that dislike wet conditions or for colder areas , allowing full brass before first winter . Planting in summertime or wintertime is not advisable for most plant , unless planting a more established sized plant .
To implant container - grown plants : Prepare planting holes with appropriate profoundness and blank space between . irrigate the plant life good and allow the excess piss drain before carefully removing from the container . Carefully loosen the base ball and place the plant in the hollow , working soil around the root as you fill . If the works is passing root bind , separate roots with fingers . A few puss made with a pocket knife are fine , but should be kept to a minimum . Continue filling in soil and water thoroughly , protecting from direct sun until stable .
To set mere - root plants : flora as presently as possible after purchase . Prepare suitable planting holes , spread roots and work soil among radical as you fill in . Water well and protect from direct Dominicus until stable .
To set seedlings : A number of perennials create ego - sown seedling that can be transplanted . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplanting . ready worthy planting holes , spacing appropriately for plant maturation . lightly pinch the seedling and as much surrounding soil as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firming soil with fingertips and water supply well . Shade from direct Lord’s Day and water supply on a regular basis until static .
Problems
Prevention and ascendance : Keep your garden as sporty as possible , eliminating hiding places such as leaf debris , over - turned throne , and tarpaulin . Groundcover in shady places and heavy mulch provide protection from the elements and can be favorite hiding places . In the spring , patrol for and destroy eggs ( clusters of little semitransparent spheres ) and adult during dusk and dawn . Set out beer traps from late spring through fall .
Many chemical controls are usable on the mart , but can be venomous and deadly for fry and PET ; take care when using them - always take the label first!Pest : CaterpillarsCaterpillars are the immature cast of moth and butterfly stroke . They are rapacious feeders attacking a wide variety show of plants . They can be highly destructive and are characterized as leaf feeders , stem bore bit , folio rollers , cutworms and tent - former .
Prevention and Control : keep weeds down , scout individual plant and murder caterpillars , apply tag insect powder such as Georgia home boy and oils , take vantage of natural enemies such as bloodsucking WASP in the garden and use Bacillus thuringiensis ( biological warfare ) for some caterpillar species . Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf billet are due to fungi or bacteria . brownish or fateful spots and plot of ground may be either ragged or circular , with a water soaked or yellow - butt show . Insects , pelting , pestiferous garden creature , or even multitude can assist its feast .
Prevention and Control : Remove infected leaves when the plant is dry . leaf that collect around the base of the flora should be graze up and incline of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; body of water should be direct at dirt point . For fungal leaf dapple , use a recommended fungicide according to label directions .
