We got rain for the first time in quite a while too. It cooled things off but we're back in the 90's tomorrow. We need a whole lot more rain then we got today but I'll take what I can get.

I use osmacote but use a water soluable fertilizer in addition to it.

Yes thankfully we got about 2 inch rainfall here in Baltimore County. ? about potting soil and ozmocoat later.. Steve S.

Ah rain, beautiful rain; I'm happy for you! Margaret hope your brugs took a nice long drink.

My local nurseryman to whom I gave cuttings last year grew gorgeous plants mixing Osmocote in with the potting soil. Worth a try I think.

I'd asked because Osmacote had been on my mind. That's a
good idea to mix in in the potting mix.
Eloise...after the RAIN, the brugs themselves are doing
the Happy Dance. They're looking great.

We also had a long dry period, till since last Saturday we have had a few showers. That absolutely cheer everyone up.
Our pink beauty was just done with the first flush, but still bloom a few flowers here and there. The CG is putting a stunning show right now. And I'm waiting for the new cuttings to set buds.
Happy gardening!
Changsong

Margaret, I can just see your brugs doing the Happy Dance! Wish we would get some rain. I just hate this hot weather.

I miss the rain we were having. The brugs were really loving it. Hope you get lots of blooms from it.