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Posted 20/11/2008 18:25:04


Genius

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....................until yesterday

Not hardy, so had to be dug up and pruned hard back. With a small saw I managed to separate this plant into 5 pieces, each piece having a little root on the remaining stem.

Now tucked up in the greenhouse for the winter months

This one, a seedling of 'Lottie Hobby' is hardy so can stay outside, also still producing flowers, reminds me of a baby Christmas tree



Kath
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Posted 21/11/2008 12:36:10


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Thanks Kath.

Yes, it's amazing how late new blooms are appearing outside. At this rate my geraniums are still going to be producing for Christmas.

We've actually had two comparatively dry days. The new roses and fruit bushes are planted but there's still plenty of clearing up to do which will be followed by the twice yearly top dressing of 4" of composted animal bedding. This is all the fertilization that seems to be required out in the open ground. My tender Fuchsias are sheltered in the cold greenhouse now. Due to my predilection for bonsai, my planting medium is much more granular than your's.

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Posted 21/11/2008 14:42:42


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When I first pot them up from the garden they are basically planted into peat and perlite, when those pots are full of new white roots, then it's a different story

From then on it's loam and 3mm grit

Have a good weekend

Kath
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Posted 22/11/2008 08:30:17


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Coo! Nice to see the fuschia in flower, Kath. I have roses still.

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