Description
Product Overview
Highlights
Natural mosquito repellent
Elegant plant
Beautiful in any garden
Quick Guide to Growing Citronella
Plant citronella in spring once all chances of frost have passed and the soil is warm. A good rule of thumb is to plant the same time you plant tomatoes.
Space citronella 18 to 24 inches apart in an area that receives partial shade and has fertile, well-drained soil.
Improve your native soil by mixing in several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter.
Check soil moisture every few days and water when the top inch becomes dry.
For abundant blooms, feed regularly with a water-soluble plant food.
Once mature, prune citronella as necessary and enjoy the fragrant leaves and flowers in summer arrangements.
Soil, Planting, and Care
Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed, about the same time you plant tomatoes. Select a location with a little afternoon shade, and space plants 18 to 24 inches apart. For best results, choose young Bonnie Plants® citronella (also called mosquito plants), which are strong and vigorous.
Though citronella plants are tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soils, moderately rich, moist soil will produce the best growth. Create just that kind of root environment in your garden by mixing 3 inches of aged compost enriched in with the top 6 inches of the existing soil. If you prefer to grow in pots, fill them with lighter, fluffier potting mix which is good for both indoor and outdoor growing.
Citronella will grow best with a mix of great soil and premium plant food. Feed regularly with Plat nutrition, which feeds instantly and nourishes the healthy microbes in the soil as well as your plants.
Ideally, you’ll want to water whenever the top inch of soil dries out. Good news for gardeners in drought-prone areas, though: Citronella is relatively tolerant of summer stress.
Specifications
| SKU | 67230648 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 733846000117 |
| Fulfillment Location | In-store, Pickup at Store |
| Manufacturer Number | CITRONELLA 6″ |
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