Logee's Greenhouse

Bring soil to a state of dryness between watering. Do not keep them evenly moist. When watering, thoroughly saturate soil until a little water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Then do not water again until the soil surface is visually dry. Growing in a clay pot will help maintain a healthy root system.

Fertilizer:

Feed with a balanced fertilizer i.e. Dyna Gro Grow or Growmore Flower & Bloom throughout the growing season of early spring to fall. Applying fertilizer weekly or bi-weekly at a diluted rate will help expedite growth.

Pruning:

The best time to prune is in the late winter or early spring just as growth resumes. They can be pruned at any time if growth is excessive. It is important not to prune in late summer or fall as they need as much foliage on their vines as possible to carry them through the winter.

Insects and Disease:

They are susceptible to spider mite, white fly and mealy bugs. During the winter they are highly susceptible to root diseases.

Comments:

This is one of the most intensely fragrant flowers we grow. It is a climber that loves warmth and grows primarily during the summer months in temperate areas of the country. During the winter it goes into a semi-dormancy where it loses leaves and its growth stops. At this time it needs warmth, good light (the more direct sun the better) and careful attention to watering. Make sure that there is a period of dryness between waterings as they are prone to root rot at this time of the year. If it is grown outside, careful attention needs to be given to outbreaks of spider mite.