Re: Carnations

In message <000201bd6e73$d4c4bec0$8723c8cd@rogerfri>, Roger
Friesen <strange@MTS.Net> writes
>
>Hi,
>
>I planted perennial carnations last summer.  This spring some of them are
>still green, and some are brown and seem to be rotted at the base.  Is the 
>foliage suppose to stay green all winter?
>How do I care for my carnations?
>What type of conditions do they like?
>
>Carol
>Zone 3
>Manitoba, Canada

Hi Carol,

Lift the survivors and pot up then, raise the level of the soil by
adding grit and compost they need good drainage.  I had the same
problem three years ago.  I raised the level of the soil, and they have
tripled in size.
-- 
Alan Deverill
                I could dance with you until the cows come home.
    On second thoughts I'd rather dance with the cows 'til you come home.
         Groucho Marx
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