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Sarcococca issue

Kev121Kev121 Posts: 66
in Problem solving
Hi
I have a sarcococca in a pot which is not ĺooking well, the leaves are more yellow than the dark green and has never flowered properly since i planted it.
Any advice would be appreciated. 
Cheers kevin. 

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  • Allotment BoyAllotment Boy Posts: 6,774
    I would say it is starving, how long has it been in that pot? I would lift it out tease away as much soil/ compost as you can & re-pot with fresh soil based compost such as JI3. A good dose of foliar feed with liquid seaweed would help too.
    AB Still learning

  • yorkshireroseyorkshirerose Posts: 574
    I agree with Allotment Boy's comments, and also ask what location have you had the pot. Has it been in too much sun?I have found Sarcococca prefer a dappled shade aspect. 
    A gardener's work is never at an end  - (John Evelyn 1620-1706)
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    Sarcococca feels better in shade and in the ground, not in a pot.
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    I had a couple go yellow and they'd only been potted a short time to pass on to a friend. I think they like good drainage, I may have over-watered mine because of the other plants that were near



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • lizabraylizabray Posts: 4
    Mine has something like leaf curl; any advice?
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Agree with Allotment Boy and also the comments about shade. The foliar feed should be OK but be careful with fertiliser, as that can cause problems as it builds up in compost. As an aside, it's interesting how sick plants look the same as purposefully bred and marketed 'golden leaved' forms!
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    Hi @lizabray, you would be better starting a new thread of your own, called something like sarcococca leaf curl, and post some photos (use the icon above that looks like a postcard with mountains on it). I think that way, you will get advice that is specifically targeted to your problem.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I've replied on the other thread @lizabray - you need a photo :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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