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from Paul Luton contains these words:

A RHS Review of (real) geranium trials stated that the plants
established very badly if the roots were not washed free of the peat
growing medium before planting. Having lost several plants in the past
that seemed to dry out and not absorb water I wonder if this should be
applied to other less vigorous perennials. ( I can see that this is a
nice little earner for the trade, repeat selling the same perennials )
I have shaken most of the peat from the auriculas I put in today - so
will see how well they establish.

I never do, and I can't say I lose many - if any.

--
Rusty
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
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