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deswalshdeswalsh Posts: 43
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Hi There,
I have some Lilies,Agapanthus and Astrantias breaking the surface in the garden and wondered if it were too soon to apply a general feed.
The outdoor tulips are several inches tall and look they will be opening shortly and maybe they too could benefit from a feed?
Finally I  have various perennials-Begonias,Madeira Argyranthemum,Geraniums ,Dahlias etc.which i have been watering indoors over winter and likewise wondered if a feed were a good idea prior to planting out.
Many thank',
Des.

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    perennials in the ground now can have fertiliser sprinkled around them.  Tulips have the flower already inside them. They need feeding after the dead heading of the flower so that the bulb can build  up a flower for next year.  The tender perennials, I would dig the ground over, and add fertiliser just before planting out after the last frost.
  • deswalshdeswalsh Posts: 43
    Thanks Fidgetbones,
    So It would seem from what you said,there is no need to add any feed to the tulips,even once in bloom?
    I meant to mention that i read that the Agapanthus would greatly benefit from tomato feed-so presumably that can be added now?
    Regard's,
    Des.
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Most of the plants in my garden get one dose in spring of Fish Blood and bone, and that lasts the season. The blood is a quick feed, the fishmeal medium term , and bonemeal is long acting slow breakdown.  If you give too much, you can get tender leafy growth, and not enough flowers.  Most tomato feed is quick acting soluble stuff, and would need repeated doses.  I find Phostrogen is useful as a pick me up near the end of season for annuals such as sweet peas.
  • deswalshdeswalsh Posts: 43
    Many thank's for your help,
    regard's,
    Des.

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