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Phlox in the border. (Phlox paniculata (Perennial phlox))

It's in with two Salvias and two Astilbes planted at the same time. There's Aquilegia next to it, too.



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Pretty planting. :o)

23 Oct, 2008

 

do you get much mildew on your Pholx ?

6 Nov, 2008

 

I think I've got powdery mildew on some Penstemon cuttings.
What's the answer, please ?
Can I paint the leaves with something ? :o)

6 Nov, 2008

 

John - no, not usually, but this year, yes. I cut the stems back to ground level.

TT - I am surprised! I really have no idea, I'm afraid... not something I've come across in Penstemons. If they are cuttings, I guess they might be heading for the compost bin... :-(

6 Nov, 2008

 

Don't think I'll give up on them yet.
I've started searching GoY for answers.
Came across this reply from Lori, which I'll put below exactly as I discovered it.

Interesting wording :o) ~

If it is powdery mildew you can spray with a baking soda suspension... just dissolve a half tsp of baking soda in a quart of water and spritz it on...get as good coverage as you can, if it is powdery mildew it should succumb.

"spritz" is the answer. Lol

6 Nov, 2008

 

Good luck. I hope it works. Do let us know, won't you!

6 Nov, 2008

 

will have to go back and fix that...it should read half a tablespoon to a quart...and don't get it on the soil!! that's the difference that one little b can make...sorry.

19 Nov, 2008

 

Why - what would it do to the soil, Lori?

19 Nov, 2008

 

It really is worth a google of good old bicarbonate of soda... it could effect the pH of the surface of the soil...and if the soil is saturated it could be detrimental to root growth... the solution that I spoke about is quite mild and should not cause problems for anything other than the mildew! Bicarb has been used for many things and alas I'm not a chemist. some interesting reading on the subject though...

19 Nov, 2008

 

OK. I shall have a google. Thanks!

19 Nov, 2008

 

the proprietary mix for powdery mildew has sulphur in it

20 Nov, 2008

 

elemental sulphur will not dissolve in water...and is not usually readily available in the kitchen. the bicarb of soda is the lightest touch possible that will work on the mildew.

20 Nov, 2008



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