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have you tried anything new that worked or didn't?

B3B3 Posts: 27,474
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I bravely  gave a very old very potbound fern a severe root prune a repot and its doing well.

Stuck a whole tray of red tagetes alone in a large planter because I didn't know where to put them. They look great. Will do it again next year.

Most 'teabag' bedding plants are now dead or doing nothing. Will never buy them again.

In London. Keen but lazy.

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  • WonkyWombleWonkyWomble Posts: 4,538

    Sounds like your instinct was right B3! image

    The one thing I have consistently failed with is growing delphiniums from seed. 

    I use seed compost, don't over water, keep in a well ventilated greenhouse and nothing ever breaks the surface. No idea what I'm doing wrong! I've had success with my lupins from seed which are coming on a treat now but delphiniums, I've lost hope!

    If anyone has any tips they are welcome but I've lost faith in my ability! image

  • PerkiPerki Posts: 2,527

    WonkyW , You could try putting the delphinium seeds in the fridge for a couple of weeks

  • WonkyWombleWonkyWomble Posts: 4,538

    Hmm don't try either of these things Edd and Perki, image back to the drawing board for next year then! image I cheated this year after my disappointment, I bought small plants image let's see if I can't kill those too! image

  • Fishy65Fishy65 Posts: 2,276

    Make sure your delphinium seed is fresh WW. I sowed mine last autumn, outside on the garden table and most germinated.

    Seeds that totally failed this spring were corn marigold and devil's-bit scabious, not a single germination between them.

  • WonkyWombleWonkyWomble Posts: 4,538

    Hmmm Edd, sure did leave with a couple of my dahliah image but she's given me more than enough through the years....not dahliah but..... image

    OK then chaps, gonna follow your advice and give it another go! image thank you!

  • sanjy67sanjy67 Posts: 1,007

    clematis cuttings..... image i took loads and not one has taken, not sure what i've done wrong. I placed the cuttings in some gritty compost and covered with a lid and placed in a shady place... any ideas? is it too late to take more and instructions would be helpful image

  • Lou12Lou12 Posts: 1,149

    Bought some lovely big asters, much more expensive than I would normally buy, lovely bright colours. Woke up the next day - snails had eaten the lot.

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