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Heat and rich compost reduce its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic peat-based bog mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep permanently wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not feed. Lean conditions suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep grasses and runners out of the clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it browns off early, the mix is often too warm or too dry at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits acidic bog gardens, especially Sarracenia-style builds. 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