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.
Dictamnus_albus Care
Dictamnus Albus
What is the plant
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.
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