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Ornamental Garden in June
 
Week 23   3rd-9th

Remove Rose suckers

Plant out Banksia Cannas Petunias

Topdress Kniphofia

Week 24   10th-16th

Lift and divide Polyanthus and Muscari

Collect ripe Genista seed 

Commence feeding programmes for; Alstroemeria Disbud Chrysanthemums Spray Chrysanthemums Charm Chrysanthemums

Deadhead lupins if and when required

Week 25   17th-23rd

Clematis; cut back all affected parts of any plant showing signs of clematis wilt to well below the lowest point of infection and burn the prunings.

Sever and lift rooted Clematis layerings,if not done previously, and replant into their final flowering positions, keep roots well watered until they are well established.

Lift flower bulbs six weeks after flowering and place on greenhouse bench to dry prior to placing in store.

Remove the growing tip from dahlia plants to encourage bushier growth.

Transplant offsets from lavender plants

Support Carnations  

Week 26   24th-30th

Top dress & mulch Dahlia beds

Place Azalea pots in sheltered spot for the summer.

Pot up pot grown Amaranthus

Check for pests & disease on Gladioli Roses Solomon's Seal

Divide & replant Primula / Polyanthus Colchicums Iris reticulata

Disbud / stop Carnations Dahlias

Summer prune Ivy

Feed climbing roses

 
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