This evergreen shrub , has bright crimson fruit that hold on through the wintertime . Thrives in moist , well - enfeeble , acidulous soils with a neutral pH. Heat tolerance is thought to be reasonably good . ‘ Parkteppich ’ is a groundcover that looks good but does not prove to be sturdy .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
Carefully remove shrub from container and lightly separate roots . Position in center of jam , estimable side face forward . Fill in with original soil or an amended mixture if demand as described above . For larger shrubs , build a H2O well . Finish by mulching and water well .
If the plant is balled - and - burlapped , transfer fasteners and fold back the top of instinctive gunny , tuck it down into hole , after you ’ve position shrub . check that that all burlap is buried so that it wo n’t wick water system away from rootball during hot , dry periods . If celluloid burlap , bump off if possible . If not possible , cut out or make puss to allow for roots to develop into the new filth . For larger shrub , build a water well . Finish by mulching and watering well .
If shrub is bare - theme , look for a stain somewhere near the base ; this stain is likely where the soil line was . If soil is too sandy or too clayey , add organic matter . This will help with both drainage and body of water retention content . Fill soil , firming just enough to support bush . Finish by mulching and water well .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Keep locoweed down and remove infested plant life . Dry air seems to decline the problem , so make certain plants are regularly irrigate , especially those favour high humidity such as tropicals , citrous fruit , or tomatoes . Always check new plant prior to bringing them home from the garden center or baby’s room . Take vantage of instinctive enemies such as ladybug larvae . If a miticide is recommended by your local garden center professional or county Cooperative Extension position , record and follow all recording label steering . condense your efforts on the undersides of the leave as that is where wanderer speck more often than not live . Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf spots are do by fungus kingdom or bacterium . Brown or black touch and patches may be either ragged or orbitual , with a water soaked or yellow - edged appearance . Insects , rain , dirty garden tool , or even hoi polloi can assist its bed covering .
Prevention and Control : Remove infect leaves when the works is dry . leaf that collect around the base of the plant should be raked up and cast out of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; water should be directed at ground level . For fungous leaf spot , use a commend fungicide concord to label directions .
Pest : Scale InsectsScales are insects , related to mealy bug , that can be a job on a all-encompassing variety of plants - indoor and outdoor . untested scales crawling until they get a skilful feeding site . The grownup females then lose their legs and remain on a spot protected by its hard shell bed . They seem as prominence , often on the scummy sides of leaves . They have pierce mouth parts that suck the sap out of industrial plant tissue . Scales can countermine a plant leading to yellow foliage and leaf drop . They also produce a sweet-scented substance called honeydew ( covet by pismire ) which can precede to an untempting black Earth’s surface fungous growth called sooty mold .
Prevention and Control : Once established they are hard to control . Isolate overrun plants away from those that are not invade . Consult your local garden center professional or Cooperative Extension office in your county for a effectual testimonial regarding their control . Encourage lifelike enemies such as parasitic WASP in the garden . Pest : LacebugsLacebugsare white to pale brown , 1/8 inch long , orthogonal in shape with have lacy wings and normally launch on the undersurface of leaves where they suck sap . Nymphs may seem prickly and darker than adults . Lacebugs , which do not fly , are sometimes confused with whiteflies that do fly . Damage usually appears as stipples or " " bleached - looking " " spots on the leaves . Hard , black excreta can usually be find on the underside of leaves . Damage is most visible during the summer , especially on Tree . Flowering bush , though alive , appear fallible and almost lifeless .
Prevention and Control : If infestation is mild , wash away with a jet of soapy water or prune away infested folio or limbs . Timing is important : spray consort to the Growing Degree Days ( GDD ) in your area . To insure insect , spray underside of leaves with a recommended insect powder according to label directions .
