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Escallonia Apple Blossom Yellow leaves

MillarificMillarific Posts: 28
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I planted an Escallonia Apple Blossom in a beech bark border along with Osmanthus Wurkwoodii, in each case I left an area a soil around the plants free of beech bark for watering and feeding in full sun/partial shade. I have watered well but not excessively, I have fed with Liquid seaweed in each case. The Osmanthus has flourished and grown well, the Escallonia has some yellow leaves, has not grown very much, have I done anything wrong, should I consider replanting in a pot. I should say not all the leaves are yellow.

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    older leaves tend to yellow and fall as new growth starts. I'd not panic ( just yet  ;) )
    Devon.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Escallonias regularly drop foliage, so it isn't necessarily a problem. However, they prefer a sunny site, with well drained soil,  whereas that Osmanthus burkwoodii thrives in shade and moisture, although it can cope with drier soil once established. 
    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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