On 10 Aug, 21:52, "Tony D" wrote:
"Donna Ludlow" wrote in message

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Kent, even though we have had rain it has hardly done anything to the
soil! XD

"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message
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Hi All, I went away for a couple of days and my mum forgot to water all
my
plants... *I think the worst to suffer was the lobelia and
sunflowers...
I think the lobelia has literally had it and will probably be going on
the
compost heap tomorrow, but I dont want my mini sunflowers to go the same
way
as I wanted to save the seeds. *All the leaves have wilted and the
actual
petals are all limp and floppy, should they recover ok?

Thanks
Donna

Where an earth do you live that anything needed water? we have been in
snorkle and flippers for weeks!
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The lobelia will probably grow back from part way down, Follow the
instructions given above re soaking, and if the soil/compost is realy
dry then add a drop or two of washing up liquid to the water, this
works as a wetting agent and will help the water penetrate.
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries
In South Wales where we have now had just over 5inches of rain so far
this month