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Beginner balcony container help

lcarter17lcarter17 Posts: 4
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Hello! Total novice here and trying my hand at growing some balcony containers and wall baskets. I have a few questions if anyone can help please..

- white mould like patch appeared on one pansy leaf (see picture), any idea what this is/what should I do?

- bulbs growing up directly next to or through pansy/viola plants, do I need to move anything? 

- general advice on how they are looking, anything I need to cut back or change? 

Thanks!!! :) 

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    The plants look really healthy. The hanging containers are very small. You will need to be vigilant with watering.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    The white patch could be bird poo. There are quite big spaces in the metal of the ,,"basket" be careful the liner doesn't fall through especially if it gets very soaked with rain.
  • Chris-P-BaconChris-P-Bacon Posts: 943
    lcarter17 said:
    Hello! Total novice here and trying my hand at growing some balcony containers and wall baskets. I have a few questions if anyone can help please..

    - white mould like patch appeared on one pansy leaf (see picture), any idea what this is/what should I do?

    - bulbs growing up directly next to or through pansy/viola plants, do I need to move anything? 

    - general advice on how they are looking, anything I need to cut back or change? 

    Thanks!!! :) 
    No.. all looks good. Should give you a nice winter display.
    Keep up the watering tho - even in winter...and with rainwater if possible and top up with a little compost if needs be. 
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