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  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,576
    When watering, just imagine a typical British downpour.. 😉
    That's about the right quantity. 
  • WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
    But is there a rough amount of time as a guide?
  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,576
    Not really, it's easier to fill a bucket or watering can and give each a whole one.
  • WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
    That makes it a lot easier - I’ll just use a watering can per plant!
  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,576
    I do with new ones where the others don't need it, after they've established you 'just know' how much they need.. you get to know your plants. 😊
  • WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
    edited June 2022
    Just a quick question, I purchased my first Eryngium big blue today and followed the tips in this thread before planting. As this is stated to grow in dry, well drained soil, do I need to water this well until established? Our soil is quite well drained but I did add some grit/perlite just to avoid any winter wet.

     Thanks.
  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,576
    Wildlifelover said:
    Just a quick question, I purchased my first Eryngium big blue today and followed the tips in this thread before planting. As this is stated to grow in dry, well drained soil, do I need to water this well until established? Our soil is quite well drained but I did add some grit/perlite just to avoid any winter wet.

     Thanks.
    Yes, always water them in until their roots are strong - I water dry loving plants every 2-3 days for a couple of weeks, or until they're looking lively, then in the first year I water if it's been very hot, dry, and/or windy for more than a couple of weeks.
  • WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
    edited June 2022
    Great, thanks for the help! When watering, should you always water around the crown or is it ok to water direct where the growth comes from?
  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,576
    I'd just water around the base, underneath, just avoid getting water on the leaves if you water in the heat of the day as they can scorch. 
  • WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
    What I should have said was does watering direct on the crown cause issues in terms of rot etc? For example, when applying a mulch, you avoid the crown - should I do the same when watering? Sorry for all these probably stupid questions but I’m always worried I’m doing stuff wrong!
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