Wilting bare root wallflowers

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  1. ennnceee

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    Hello, greetings from Shoreham-by-Sea!

    Wondering if it's normal for these to remain limp even after time in water.

    Thanks!
     
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    Morning ennncee :)
    "Time in water"??? How long? Do you mean before being planted?
    Wallflowers do not enjoy being wet or in water.
    When I plant them out, transplant etc., I water them once and then not at all. :)
     
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    • ennnceee

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      The bare root wallflowers arrived limp with dry roots. I didn't have time to plant immediately, so followed what I thought were instructions to soak roots in water, which I've done overnight. But they're still wilting this morning. Does that mean they won't revive now if planted?
       
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      Good morning @ennnceee my friend my advice for what its worth is plant them now,they will soon lift their heads up:smile:
       
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        Exactly ...plant out, water once and leave them ennncee.
        Give them a couple of weeks and they will, should, look good :)
         
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        • ennnceee

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          Many thanks all.
           
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          • ennnceee

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            Thanks all!
             
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              Oh, silly me! I thought I had once, still, twice now!
               
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