C. tomentosum is a ground coverthatgains its common name from profusion of small , star - shape , white summer flowers . Leaves are fuzzy , silver and lance - shape . A ready spreader : if unchecked , can become incursive , so keep away from delicate plants . This is a good plant for meet in great areas where other plant are not want . Does well in any luminance except full spook .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
The expert times to embed are bound and fall , when soil is viable and out of peril of frost . Fall planting have the advantage that root word can develop and not have to compete with grow top growth as in the saltation . Spring is more desirable for perennial that dislike wet weather condition or for cold areas , allowing full establishment before first winter . Planting in summer or wintertime is not advisable for most flora , unless set a more established sized plant .
To plant container - grown plants : Prepare planting holes with appropriate profundity and quad between . Water the plant good and permit the excess water supply drain before cautiously removing from the container . Carefully tease the root ball and range the plant in the hole , working stain around the roots as you fill . If the plant is extremely root bound , separate roots with fingers . A few slits made with a air pocket knife are okay , but should be proceed to a lower limit . Continue filling in grunge and urine soundly , protecting from direct sun until stable .
To institute unembellished - source plant : Plant as soon as possible after purchase . Prepare suitable planting holes , spread roots and lick soil among roots as you fill in . Water well and protect from direct sun until stable .
To constitute seedlings : A identification number of perennials produce self - inseminate seedlings that can be transplanted . You may also start your own seedling layer for transplanting . Prepare worthy planting maw , space befittingly for plant development . softly lift the seedling and as much besiege soil as potential with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firm soil with fingertips and pee well . Shade from direct sunshine and H2O regularly until stable .
Problems
Weeds rob your plants of water , nutrients and sparkle . They can harbour pests and disease . Before planting , remove smoke either by helping hand or by spraying an weed killer grant to label commission . Another alternative is to repose charge plate over the area for a couple of months to toss off smoke and weed .
You may apply a pre - emergent weed killer prior to planting , but be sure that it is pronounce for the plant you are wishing to turn . survive bed may be spot spray with a nonselective weedkiller , but be thrifty to shield those plants you do not need to kill . Non - selective imply that it will kill everything it come in contact with .
Mulch plants with a 3 inch bed of pinestraw , pulverized bark , or compost . Mulch conserves moisture , keep weeds down , and make it easy to pull when necessary .
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