Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Buy healthy, green plants with no signs of wilting or disease. Plants should be stocky with plenty of leaves. It's a plus if they don't have any flowers so that early energy will be diverted into root development.
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Step 2
Choose a site that has full sun to light shade. Pincushion flower thrives in average, well-drained soil.
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Step 3
Plant seedlings outdoors 10- to 12-inches apart, or according to label directions, after your region's last frost date in spring.
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Step 4
Keep soil evenly moist; mulch is a good idea.
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Step 5
Trim faded flowers to promote longer bloom.
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Step 6
Fertilize every four to six weeks, or work in a slow-release fertilizer at planting time.
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Step 7
Discard plant after frost fells it in the fall.









