[rayd]

Hi,

I have Buzy-Lizzies and Petunias that I bought as plugs which I potted out in 8'' pots when they were fully mature (they were in full bloom).

All of a sudden the leaves started to die on both leaving bare stems with full blooms, which of course later died as the leaves were gone. I didn't spray anyything near the plants and the roots were prefectly intact when I dug up the plant.

Any pearls of wisdom would be appreciated.

Regards

[Dr. Sunny Thomson]

Hi rayd. This leaf loss is caused by shock of some kind I reckon. In my own case this has happened before due to forgetting to water at one stage then as the Buzy-Lizzies started to wilt, I flooded them too much with water. A famine followed by a feast. My bedding got a shock I think and lost the leaves just like yours with flowers remaining for a while.

[sandra12]

Thinking shock here myself, possibly from the transplant. So a water or soil shock is my guess. What type of growing medium did you transplant into rayd?

[rayd]

Hi Dr Sunny & Sandra,

Thank you for your prompt replies. The medium was a combination of soil and compost but I think you both hit the nail on the head, especially in light of the wet summer we've had.

Thanks again

[GPI]