Where on the planet are you, Gustav?


"Gus Absey" wrote in message
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Hello
I have a rather odd problem with 2 flower beds around my house. For the
past 4 years they have grown volumnous petunias. This year I have planted
petunias at least 4 times in 1-1/2 months. What happens is that lets say
1
week or so after I plant them they suddenly and I mean 1-2 days will wilt
up
and brown up to a crisp. I have even replaced the soil in them with
fresh.
i have tested the soil and the PH is right on at 7.2. I have mock orabge
bushes, sago palms and Lily of the Nile growing in the same beds, also I
have purple Lobelia in there and some old Pansies. They are all doing
extremely well. I have purchased Petunias from 3 different nurseries, all
die. They get plenty of water also. Some lasted 2-3 weeks but most were
gone in 1-2 weeks. I am stumped... can anyone help or advise me? could it
be
some sort of Fungus? I just don't know
Thanks
Gus