Perennial sweet pea - latifolius

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  1. Sarah Eley

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    I have been given one of these and, lacking flower borders as such, have potted it up, with supporting twine against a fence.

    It's looking ok, but some of the leaves are turning slightly purple, almost like a purple sage colour.

    Is this normal? If not, what to do?

    Many thanks!
     
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    @Sarah Eley purpling of leaves is usually down to a potassium or phosphorous deficiency.. Give them a feed of tomato food or miraclegrow whatever you use and it will hopefully take care of the leaf purpling.. They like quite a large pot and are quite hungry and thirsty until established in my experience..
     
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      Many thanks. I need tomorite for something else so two birds and one stone...:)
       
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