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Dying blueberry bush

Rhubarb FairyRhubarb Fairy Posts: 10
in Fruit & veg

Can anyone tell me why one of my blueberry bushes suddenly has red-brown dried up leaves and shrivelled berries? It was full of berries, but now they're all dead. Heartbreaking.

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    One possible cause is the roots drying out - they absolutely hate that.

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Rhubarb FairyRhubarb Fairy Posts: 10

    Hi Bob. Could be, someone gave me this one, and I think it's been in its pot  for quite a while. Do you think it is salvageable if I tip it out and re- pot it?

  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Yes, it won't help it fruit this year but it will thank you next year!  Use ericaceous compost as they require acid soil.  To do well they need to be in a pots of 50cm diameter or larger.

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Rhubarb FairyRhubarb Fairy Posts: 10

    Cheers, Bob. Glad not all is lost.image

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