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Cultivation => Cultivation Problems => Topic started by: David Nicholson on May 19, 2016, 08:49:32 PM

Title: Pulsatilla problems
Post by: David Nicholson on May 19, 2016, 08:49:32 PM

I have two common (garden centre bought probably) varieties of Pulsatilla that I have had for a number of years and they have always flowered very well indeed. This year flowering has been pretty sparse and I wonder why? The leaves are a good colour and look very healthy in both plants and as usual I fed both a couple of times with high potash feed last growing season. Any clues, suggestions please?

Title: Re: Pulsatilla problems
Post by: ranunculus on May 19, 2016, 09:43:31 PM

I suspect the strange winter and spring might be to blame, David … mine haven't flowered as well as they have in previous years.  If the foliage looks good, then I wouldn't be too worried.

Title: Re: Pulsatilla problems
Post by: David Nicholson on May 20, 2016, 09:29:37 AM

Cheers Cliff, I did wonder if that might be the reason.