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Last summer I gave away a ton of Hardy Geraniums, free. Like minded gardeners came over and got lots for their needed areas.

Just saying either way, it looks short. Unless there is a variety that stays tiny. Then I would say it is young.

Thanks again John - I found growing those other things last year that it really took the edge off the patio, so hopefully they will look just as good.

Thank you pete, This has now given me a chance to find out more about them. On looking Oxalis up, I found mine called the Oxalis Regnelli Bulb, pink with shamrock leave.My garden really does look great when the poppies are in flower as they all seem to like a dry gritty area.

Honorine Joubert is my favourite but not happy here at all. I inherited a small Hapsden Abundance which is now slightly bigger than small. Acoording to the textbooks they should be happy but

Thanks for you answers.I can see now why they flower same year as planting or overwinter. Good one on tip about pinching out tips.

Piccies? You may have overwatered or there may have been vine weevils in the original pots which are munching the roots...

Snorky It will grow well enough either way but I would trim back the thin lanky stems...not for "shape" because weigelas are shapeless shrubs anyway but to produce thicker growth from which more shoots will be produced next year. You could plant it out but, again, I would prefer to keep it in...

See here for advice. Maxillaria tenifloria the coconut orchid care and propagation

I know once established they are pretty hardy, but with one year old seedlings I 'd be a bit careful.

Hi,Normally a sticky residue would mean Aphids, particularly Blackfly, but usually they will be clearly visible, unless the ladybirds or birds have already eaten them all ?If there is no sign of the creature , then Slugs and Snails are the other common pest, again more often noticed by holes...

Is that fencing electrified?

I agree with Caroline Soft bulbs or corms are not a good sign that it is healthy.

yep, have a lifetime now.

I reckon you should be ok in the long run, I think you've just sacrificed this years flowers. Like any bulbous/tuberous plant they need the energy they get from the dying leaves to boost next years growth and you have plenty of leaves on there. Try giving them a feed as well.Good luck, can't...

Mmmmm ....I can smell them from down here @Marley Farley

Thanks for that. I shall leave them on.

Dracaena marginata not Cordyline.

It will stay WhiteUsually when you buy plants they are nearing the end of their time in the current pot size, so I would expect it needs potting on. Turn it upside down, Knock pot off (upwards!), check the roots - if the rootball is not yet pretty busy then gently lower the pot back on and...

@David Cook - I'm in the same part of the world and the sunflowers from last year seeded and they are coming up happily all over my garden - so they are tough enough!