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Sad daphne

stuarta99stuarta99 Posts: 235
in Problem solving
We've had a cutting from my gran of an amazing daphne bush she's had for years. Its been in the ground for 18months and although it doesn't appear to be doing much, it's been looking ok until the last few days where I've noticed the leaves dropping off. I did water it last night and again tonight as it's in sun and been warm but not sure if it's finally had enough

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  • stuarta99stuarta99 Posts: 235
    Ok just given it a good soak. Watered, waited for it to drain and repeat a couple of times. Odd because was fine all last year with hardly any water
  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307

    Are you sure it actually has roots? I ask as I have had cuttings sit in the cuttings frame for a year with nice green leaves before dying and no sign of roots. They do need bottom heat and a mist unit to really root.

  • stuarta99stuarta99 Posts: 235
    Can't remember. Doesn't look like ever grown but always been green. Hate to lose it as my gran would be upset. Have to maybe go to the local garden centre and buy one and not say anything.
  • Joe_the_GardenerJoe_the_Gardener Posts: 876

    Better grown from seed.

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