I agree with @Fairygirl. Constantly feeding a plant that is suffering only adds to its suffering. Water is more what a plant needs especially with the hot weather we have had.
Hi, I bought this plant/bush last summer (I cannot remember what it was!). This spring it started to really grow, then suddenly two weeks ago some of it started curling, looks like it has totally dried out and wilted so I cut off the unhealthy bits and then some. But now it's spreading further and almost all of it is affected, do you have any idea what it could be causing it?
Thanks!
I'm having the same problem (in NZ). I have not 'fed' the plant, just watered it regularly and branches are dying off. Just seems to 'happen' (And not animals peeing on it...) Olearia Paniculata
@MTB79 I am wondering if the strength of the sun is the problem. UV light is stronger than it used to be. I never wore sunglasses in the winter but I do now, the sun when it is out is much stronger. Sorry about this long box I am taking up half of the forum no idea what I have done I love gardens but haven't a clue with computers.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
Even though many of us don't...you must keep the plant label and date it and where you got it. Then you have the means to move things on if things go wrong.
@sheepdog23oamaruG0sW7bWL Sorry this message is for you. When you rub the leaves are they just crispy or is there a slight powder for want of a better word. This could be mildew. I do think it is atmosphere related. Olearia leaves are tough they may scorch but they could also dry out and curl. I think I would carefully check the soil to see just how far down the water is going.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
No mildew. Just dried out - crispy, then the whole branch dies off. But, the rest of the plant is healthy. Of the 7 I have - two are not affected and have grown to 2 metres tall in a beautiful shape. Thje other five are about 1.5m tall (planted later) and are a bit sad. All in the same soil and aspect and watering. Possibly, the soil may be more alkaline in the problem ones.
If you follow the stems that have crispy leaves down to the base of the plant, is it just one or more entire stems that are affected and all the leaves are crispy, or is it just random damage on many stems that have good leaves as well as crispy leaves?
You seem sure it's not animal wee, but it does look typical of damage that could be caused (in the UK at last) by fox wee.
Billericay - Essex
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The other thought might be the depth of the soil they are planted in? In the first photos that were posted by OP there was a lawn and I assume a drive. OK when the plants are small but as they grow no room for roots? As @Pete.8 has said is damage random ?
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Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
You seem sure it's not animal wee, but it does look typical of damage that could be caused (in the UK at last) by fox wee.
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
As @Pete.8 has said is damage random ?