What is happening to my Delphinium?
Question:I have a bluish-purplish delphinium planted. When i first bought it, I had it in a pot. But then i transplanted it into a flower bed because i heard that it would drop seeds and grow new plants. It did fine in the new bed and was constantly putting on new stalks and blooms. But now, the stalks grow up then turn brown and wilt. They won't even bloom.. What is happening to it?
Answers:
Sounds like Rhizoctonia root rot. This can be caused by overhead watering. Change your watering to a drip line or soaker hose, let dry between waterings (delphiniums LOVE water) and make sure it is getting some afternoon shade. Good Luck!
I have a rule while watering, Water the dirt not the plant. I think it is too much water also.
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