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Thu, Apr 28, 11 at 23:22
| I plan on planting a lot of Calibrachoa both in ground and in hanging baskets.
(1) any concern re: slugs if planted in ground? (2) suggestions for fertiliziation re: nn-nn-nn and how often apply? Thanks! |
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- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Sat, Apr 30, 11 at 15:10
| Slugs and snails LOVE this plant - I lost several starts overnight last season before even getting a chance to plant them. Completely defoliated!! This is a Sluggo candidiate for sure :-) A general all-purpose (all three numbers the same) fertilizer is suitable for inground planting.....containers require a bit more attention and in addition to a slow-release like Osmocote at planting time, I water "weekly, weakly" with a soluble 'blue water' fert like MiracleGro. Annuals like these typically do require a routine fertilizer boost to keep them going all season. |
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