Cortusa matthioli

continental : Place the Cortusa matthioli in a shady location, away from direct sunlight.
Normally these are very rustic plants, therefore can be grown in the garden all year long.

alpine : We suggest to grow this plant in a shady location all year long.
The Cortusa matthioli are rustic plants, they can tolerate without any problem also intense frosts; during particularly rigid winters cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

mediterranean : Avoid to expose the Cortusa matthioli to direct sunlight, which can cause leaves sunburns.
They are very rustic plants, that do not suffer from cold.

Fertilization Cortusa matthioli : Fertilize perennials starting from winter, preferably using a slow-release fertilizer; it is also possible to fertilize our plants with a liquid fertilizer to be added to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; avoid fertilizings in autumn and winter.

continental : Remember to water the Cortusa matthioli only when the soil is dry. During waterings try to dampen deeply the substrate, avoiding to drench it excessively.

alpine : The Cortusa matthioli prefer fresh but not soaked soils, therefore water only when the soil has been dry for few days; providing more frequent waterings in summer and avoid to give water in winter or during the coldest periods of the year.

mediterranean : The Cortusa matthioli needs very regular and generous waterings; give a good amount of water every week from March to October, but remember to allow the soil to dry out between two waterings. During very cold months or particularly rainy periods we can avoid watering.

Treatments Cortusa matthioli : Normally we intervene in case parasites are on the plant; in any case a precautionary treatment against fungal diseases in spring can be useful, applying Bordeaux mixture on the buds before they grow too much.