Dictamnus_albus

Dictamnus_albus Care

Dictamnus Albus

What is the plant

Dictamnus albus, commonly called dittany, is an upright, clump-forming, woody-based, herbaceous perennial which features rigid, vertical stems typically growing 2-4' tall. Stems are topped by terminal racemes of fragrant, 5-petaled, white or pink flowers (1" long) in late spring to early summer.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

14°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

3 - 8

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water deeply and regularly.
Pruning
To remove a spent bloom, use a sharp, sterilized blade and cut the bloom stalk. Make a clean cut as close to the remaining plant as possible without harming it. Once you've removed the bloom, you can toss it in the trash or compost.
Fertilizer
Fertilize this shrub with compost in spring. Otherwise, it does not need additional feeding if the soil is healthy.

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Sunlight
It cannot grow in the shade.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Temperature
Ideal temp. 23°C for 6-8 weeks then cold stratify. Move to 4°C for 6-8 weeks. Remove to warmth for germination, slowly raising the temp. to 10°C.