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Hi everyone. My question is about Pinks which I planted in a pot as plugs this year. Out of six plants, three have broken off and the largish buds feel empty. I think I have done something wrong. They've been fed weekly with tomato food and watered regularly. Could I have over-watered? Thankyou.




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My thought is that your putting them in compost, feeding and watering is the problem, killing them with kindness as they are poor soil plants Merlinbabydog. I have lots,I took mine out of conditions like yours a few years ago and grow them in poor gritty soil and never feed them, since when they have thrived.

3 Sep, 2012

 

Mine too thrive on neglect on poor gritty soil!

3 Sep, 2012

 

It didn't occur to me to treat 'em mean! I'll stop feeding now and remember for next year. Thanks so much Drc and Sheilar - another lesson learnt.
Renee

3 Sep, 2012

 

One I was glad I learnt Mb as since I moved mine and neglected them they have been very pretty.

3 Sep, 2012

 

Now I know why my shallow 'sink pinks' sulked after I refurbed the sink a couple of years ago. They bloomed a bit better this year though. So next year with a bit of studied neglect they might perform better.

4 Sep, 2012

 

Should get better the more you ignore them Dorjac.

4 Sep, 2012

How do I say thanks?

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