During the growing season, train and tie in the selected stems to form the main framework
Prune the whippy growth to 4 or 5 buds from main stem after flowering in mid summer
Prune again to 2 buds when the plant is dormant in mid winter, to form flowering spurs.
Feed in the spring
Exceptionally slow to flower from seed
New plants are usually grafted
Fertile moist but well drained soil
Full sun to light shade
This plant will need a frame for support or a post if grown as a standard