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Poorly Weigela florida 'Variegata' - please help!

flossilflossil Posts: 23
in Problem solving
This shrub has a lot of foliage that is turning brown and looks burnt. Nonetheless there is still new growth. I want to save it and nourish it. Does anyone know what’s wrong with it please?
thanks
floss

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  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Autumn?
  • flossilflossil Posts: 23
    Ok thank you both! I know that leaves fall come autumn but I was worried as I do not remember this severe burnt leaf effect from previous years. The shrub looks unhealthy at the moment.
  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601
    I don't know whereabouts you are, flossil, but it has been really windy, with driving rain in many areas. The aging leaves ae showing weather damage, I think.
  • flossilflossil Posts: 23
    Thanks Posy! Yes now that you say it, that seems very likely. I am in London. We have had some torrential rain and also heatwave in recent months and maybe it’s only now that I am noticing the effects of this. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    edited October 2020
    I think that's more as a result of being very dry in hot periods, which means those leaves are more susceptible to autumn weather when it arrives, as they're simply less plump and full of moisture. They'll dry out and dessicate more rapidly. 

    Variegated foliage is always more vulnerable to weather conditions and temperature changes too. They're just not as tough as self coloured plants.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • flossilflossil Posts: 23
    Fairygirl said:
    I think that's more as a result of being very dry in hot periods, which means those leaves are more susceptible to autumn weather when it arrives, as they're simply less plump and full of moisture. They'll dry out and dessicate more rapidly. 

    Variegated foliage is always more vulnerable to weather conditions and temperature changes too. They're just not as tough as self coloured plants.  :)
    Thanks Fairygirl for such an informative and helpful response. I will be sure to take better care of it now.  :)
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