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help needed please

help needed please

Question from Shoot User
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In the first year my plant produced many flowers. Subsequently - last year and this - I have increased foliage but no flowers. Over winter the bulbs/corms were allowed to dry and then replanted in early spring (as per instructions on the plant label). What might I be doing that is unhelpful?
Posted: Saturday 7th of July 2012 10:58 AM

  • Re: help needed please

    Kathy N
    Hi, Frank,
    It could be a number of reasons. Most crucial that come to mind are:
    1. Are they planted in full sun? They need sun to flower well but like their roots cool. Mulch around the base.
    2. Are they fed regularly?
    3. Are the tubers planted at the right depth? They should be planted about 8-10cm deep with the growing point facing up.
    4. Are the plants getting enough moisture? They need consistently moist soil.
    Kathy C
    Replied: Tuesday 10th of July 2012 07:02 PM

    • Re: Re: help needed please

      Shoot User
      Thanks for your kindness in replying. Of your 4 oints I suspect that my care might be somewhat inadequate under items3 & 4. Never-the-less your message had a pleasant "action at a distance" - the first blooms are appearing. Graterful for that too.
      Regards
      Frank
      Replied: Wednesday 11th of July 2012 07:49 AM
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