How Do You Grow An Althea Plant?
Altheas are a beautiful blooming shrub commonly found growing in Southern U.S. states. They can be trimmed as hedges, bonsai or left to grow on their own as stately, uniform bushes. Altheas come in shades of red, white, pink and even purple. They make a statement, adding a slightly topical feel to places where most tropical plants cannot grow. Dig a hole twice as deep and wide as the root ball of the althea. Make certain the area in which you dig receives at least eight hours of sunlight a day. An althea will bloom its best when it gets plenty of light. Chop the sides of the planting hole with the shovel to break up the ground so the plants roots can take hold faster. Create a hill in the center of the hole and fill it halfway with compost. Sprinkle on a good slow-release fertilizer. Water the soil well to settle it. Check the plant for broken and diseased growth. Remove any visible signs of infestation or sickly growth with clean, sharp trimmers. Pinch the growing tips of each limb to
