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Before
planting
- Keep
the pots in a cool, well-lit, shady place.
- Water
the plants each morning or evening or when
dry. Potting mixes often contain a high proportion
of pine bark. These mixes need to be kept
moist, or they may become water repellent.
That's why plant nurseries water their plants
often.
At
planting
- Make
sure the top of the plant rootball is at the
soil surface.
- Use
a slow release native plant fertiliser.
- Most
native plants respond to fertiliser as long
as it contains no phosphorus or low phosphorus.
After
planting
- Mulch
around the plant, especially if you have planted
it in a sunny position, to reduce soil dryness,
keep it cooler in summer, and reduce weed
growth. Keep the mulch away from stem of the
plant to prevent collar rot.
- Water
daily for a week, and then weekly or as required.
Water thoroughly at spaced intervals rather
than giving a frequent, light sprinkling.
A good soaking once a fortnight in summer
or once a week in very hot dry weather works
better than two or three light sprinklings
a week.
- Tip
prune to encourage a bushy plant with more
flowers.
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