Very compact clod of leafage covered with legion cherry purple , bloodless , or pink fragrant flowers from natural spring through other fall . Leaves are hairy and gig shaped , 1 in long . With its adorable dearest scent , this delicate , reseed annual is an excellent choice for borders and container . Very nice in sway gardens and between flagstone . A perfect associate with fag , sweet william and Petroselinum crispum in a container . Soil should be well - drained as squashy stain is a sure way to decompose . Can be rejuvenated by shearing back : often plant wreak home from the nursery have gotten too leggy in their cramp space , or time has charter its toll . Within 4 weeks , industrial plant should be shaggy-coated and flower again
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Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
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Planting
Through the time of year , be certain to inseminate for optimum functioning . Take special care to trim down back or completely remove any diseased flora , as shortly as you see there is a problem . At the close of the time of year , be sure to remove all plants and their ascendent ballock . Rake the bed well to prepare it for the next time of year ’s planting .
Problems
bar and control : Keep your garden as clean as possible , egest hiding places such as folio debris , over - turned pots , and tarpaulin . Groundcover in shady places and arduous mulch provide protection from the elements and can be favorite concealment place . In the leap , patrol for and ruin eggs ( clusters of small translucent spheres ) and adults during dusk and dawn . place out beer traps from late bound through fall .
Many chemical substance controls are available on the grocery , but can be poisonous and pernicious for kid and pets ; take care when using them - always read the label first!Pest : Flea BeetlesFlea Beetles are about the size of it of a flea and are black , bronze , or blue - inkiness in color . They get their name from the elbow room they jump when disturbed . Flea beetle populations are usually more severe when condition are blistering and dry . They can pose problems in the garden ; they leave modest cakehole in chewed foliage .
bar and control : You ’ve heard it a thousand times , but here it is again - clean house up the garden to remove places where these insects over winter . A well - water , damp garden will not be as attractive to an egg repose female parent either . Aside from handpicking , spray with a recommended insect powder . Cultivation between row will help to demolish ballock , too . Fungi : Downy MildewDowny Mildew , a fluffy white fungal maturation that arise on the underside of folio , is most usual during coolheaded , humid conditions . foliation often discolors and is stunted .
Prevention and Control : Use disease free plant and space far enough aside so that air circulation is adept . Remove and discard infected leaf or even entire works . Use a commend fungicide and always follow the direction on the label .
