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kerrygirl · 06-08-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Pridham[_2_]

"kerrygirl" wrote in message
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Hello everyone,

I'm in need of some advice. Earlier this year I grew Alyssum from seeds.
I then potted them into 3'' pots and hardened them off. I have them on a
homemade bench, on which I have capillary matting.

My problem is that a lot of the leaves are turning yellow. Is it too
much moisture (that's something we have plenty of all summer) because
of the matting they are very wet. Also can I leave them out all winter
or should I put them into the greenhouse. I love gardening but still
have a lot to learn. I would appreciate the help.

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kerrygirl

If you are trying to keep stuff longer than about 4-6 weeks in a pot
(especially a small pot) then it needs feeding, and yes it certainly wont
enjoy long periods of being saturated.

Can't you get them planted yet?

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Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall
Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella
and Lapageria rosea cvs
ROSELAND HOUSE GARDEN & NURSERY

Hello Charlie,
Thank you for replying. I'm growimg them for some friends. They will be planting them in the spring. I have to overwinter the plants. God Charlie I hope the frost wont kill them.