Gattinger's Agalinis

The Painted Buckeye plant requires moderate watering. During the growing season, it should be watered once or twice a week. Make sure that the soil remains moist but not overly soggy. In the winter months, decrease the amount of water given to the plant, watering once or twice a month. You may also want to check the soil regularly to ensure that it is not staying too dry.

Painted buckeye (Aesculus x neglecta) is a deciduous shrub that typically thrives in full sun to part shade during the hot summer months. During the spring and fall, it prefers partial shade or filtered sun. Aim to provide at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day to encourage full and healthy growth. Avoid planting in areas where the leaves and stems will be directly exposed to the afternoon sun, as this can increase the risk of leaf burn and other damage. During the summer months, ensure that it gets some afternoon shade and an adequate amount of water to prevent it from becoming stressed or weakened.

Painted Buckeye (Aesculus x neglecta) should be pruned in late spring, shortly after the new growth has started to appear. This will slow down the growth of the shrub and prevent it from becoming overgrown. Prune the tallest branches first, cutting them back to slightly below the desired height. Then remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches, as well as any branches that cross each other or rub against each other. Finally, thin out the canopy of the plant by removing 1/3 of the oldest branches and a few of the shorter branches. Be sure not to prune too much at once, as this could shock the plant.