Why aren't my newly planted flowers perking up?

I just planted salvia , dusty miller, vibernam, and rainbow collius and they look really wilty. I planted them Tuesday and mulched them and some just look kinda sad. We just got new top soil at the beginning of last fall. Can I add any thing?? I put some epsom salt for the soil...

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersThose are all annuals minus possibly the Salvia depending on where you live. Did you water them throughly when they were planted?? You didn't mention that above. Watering when planting is very important. ALSO...the cooler weather and annuals don't get along. Your viburnum..your talking about a shrub?? Shrubs espically need water when planting. Well they all do really. I say if you haven't watered them well get out there and give them a few swallows. Depending on your drainage and weather conditions..you will need to water daily. Espically if it's windy..it tends to dry out the soil more. If your not sure if they are getting enough water...dig down about an hour after watering..and check to see how much water is around the roots. If they are dry...they will need more water..if it's moist..things are good. If it is wet..you'll want to not water as frequently.





Good luck..I hope they start smiling for you!!
Reply:Remember to water the plants really well after you transplant them to ensure the roots are in good contact with the soil. They rely on those roots to supply them with much needed nutrients and moisture. Transplanting is a shock to the plants, it is normal for them to look sad for a while. I also like to mix in a little fertilizer before I transplant my flowers and vegetables. I use an all purpose one. All fertilizers have the N-P-K ratings


(nitrogen-phosphate-potassium) on the bag/bottle. For different plants you may need different fertilizers. They should perk up soon. Good luck and happy gardening!
Reply:Get "Miracle Grow" and dissolve it (1 T.) in a sprinkler full of water, and give your


new plants a good sprinkling. I like to


use tepid water (not cold, not hot). I think


you'll see them little buggers burst into


good health and bloom. Good Luck.
Reply:It might be the weather. I don't know where you live, but I live in Seattle and it snowed here last weekend and because of the cold weather, some flowers are blooming late. Wait till it gets warmer.
Reply:It takes a few days for the plants to adjust to their new home. Don't keep the soil too wet.





Another thing is cool nights. Most flowers do best in 65 to 70 degree nights.
Reply:Did you water them generously? Lack of water could cause wilting.affiliate