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A hardy evergreen flowering shrub that requires planting out in lime free soil or in pots of ericaceous compost.
Some varieties have variegated leaves.
After flowering, remove the faded flower heads and at the same time lightly cut back any straggling shoots.
Week 9; Sow seeds in pans containing equal parts of sand and peat (by volume), and place in a coldframe.
When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them off into trays or boxes and later transfer them to 75mm (3”) pots.
Week 14; Plant out in a sheltered position in partial shade in moist, lime-free soil, alternatively week 40>
Week 16; Top-dress the plants annually with leaf-mould or peat and do not allow the soil to dry out during the summer months.
Week 18; Transfer the rooted cuttings (taken the previous year) singly into 75mm (3”) pots containing equal parts (by volume) peat, loam, leaf-mould and sand.
Week 30; Take 75-100mm (3”-4”) cuttings of half-ripe shoots and insert them in sandy soil in a cold frame.
Week 35; Some varieties can he increased by layering, allow at least two years before severing and planting out.
Week 40: Move the plants to a nursery bed and grow them on for two or three years before planting out in their permanent positions.
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