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Should I repot these carnations?

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BuddingGardener · 14/06/2020 19:59

Hi
There are 4 carnation plants in the pot that I planted about 6 weeks ago.
They were in death row and I got them for £1
They have grown and have buds on them but the pot is very crowded
Should I give repot each one on its own or am I better leaving them
Thanks

Should I repot these carnations?
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Beebumble2 · 14/06/2020 20:33

I would definitely give them a pot each, at least 30cms diameter. Mixture of compost and grit. They will flourish..
If they are sheltered over winter they could survive through to next summer.

BuddingGardener · 14/06/2020 20:40

Thanks Smile
I will do that, need to get a few more pots and some soil Grin
Many thanks

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ErrolTheDragon · 14/06/2020 20:42

Wow, they're looking good - well done on a successful rescue!Grin

MereDintofPandiculation · 15/06/2020 10:34

I would let them flower where they are, then repot after flowering.

3wheels · 15/06/2020 11:01

Hi, keep them where they are for now as they're looking healthy. Report early autumn after they've flowered. You can try and report them now but if you only did it 6 weeks ago there's no need, I would deffo wait. :)

ForeverBubblegum · 15/06/2020 11:08

I read that as should I report these carnations, and clicked to see what horticultural crime you planned to log will 101 (been mumsnet and all).

AhBallix · 15/06/2020 11:08

I must be very tired, because I opened this post intrigued to find out why someone was considering reporting carnations.

Sorry for the irrelevant diversion!

kitkat463 · 15/06/2020 11:11

I saw this and misread ' shall I report the carnations'... Thought it was another mumsnet neighbour dispute. Have nothing useful to add about the plants though, just thought it would give you a smile on a Monday morning!!

BuddingGardener · 15/06/2020 17:25

Hi
Thanks for the advice, I kind of fell down a hole
I realised that I would need a bit more space so I built a shelf, I bought 3 planks of wood and 4 concrete blocks, stained the wood put plants on it
I'm very pleased with the result Smile
And if they don't grow I will definitely be reporting them Wink

Should I repot these carnations?
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3wheels · 15/06/2020 17:52

Looks lovely.
😂

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