On 15 June, 23:42, Sacha wrote:

Wet? Cold snap? Asked the supplier?

Thanks to Sacha and Emrys for replies, though I didn't expect any to
be honest; I guess I posted in frustration, and perhaps with a heads
up to the group that this issue might arise again this year.

I bought the bedding plants at Wyevale, and bought the larger plants
in the more expensive packs to make sure they developed quickly having
left planting until early June.

Despite the relative warmth and reular watering about half just rotted
off - the rest I have recued by putting in fresh soil, and they are
now thriving.

The mistake I made I think, was planting them in the same soil/compost
as last year, albeit with some Growmore to give them some food!

I buy very few bedding plants these days with my borders turned over
to perennials mainly with shrubs, and a cottage garden style in the
main area.

Impatiens are a good filler though most ywears whatever the weather,
so I will persevere!!

Steve.