Not particularly fussy about soil, but make sure you don't plant it somewhere windy - the branches have a tendency to snap and break in a windy position. Shouldn't need any special feeding if planted in reasonable soil, but you can incorporate some Growmore or Fish Blood and Bone at planting time.

Agree with Bamboo, mine is flourishing with no extra fuss whatsoever. I do give the garden a general mulch of very well rotted horse manure about every three years.