Greg
@Sscape
Thanks very much for your reply! The TSC fertilizer was of special interest because of the higher potsssium (K) in NPK 30-0-12 which you confirmed is the one you used, thanks. There is still some question as to whether low K was/is an issue with the short scapes in the Alabama garden.
I want to be sure we are comparing similar problems. Her plants are otherwise very healthy looking with rich green foliage. The flowers even are almost normal in color and form.
Did your plants and scapes look like these? If not what was different about yours? Thanks!
Pat