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Acer (orange dream)

Question from SUSAN WILSON

Hi I'm looking for advice on a small Acer I bought 4 months ago. I have planted it in my garden and it seems to be dying. It's leaves are shrivelling and dropping. It's not grown any height either. I have it in quite a sunny west facing spot which is fairly sheltered. Any advice welcomed. TIA

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  • Posted: Fri. 4th August 2017 12:12
  • Last reply: Fri. 4th August 2017 16:48

ipomoea

Question from Lin T

My Ipomoea seedlings are doing well but very leggy. it's too early to put them outside, should I pinch them out?

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  • Posted: Mon. 22nd May 2017 18:54

Evergreen edging plants

Question from Suzie Warren

I need to source low growing evergreen edging plants for north facing sandy soil - any inspiration much appreciated.

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  • Posted: Sun. 10th July 2016 18:46
  • Last reply: Mon. 1st August 2016 23:55

Acer Sangokaku - has it died?

Question from Anna Coleman

This tree was planted just over one year ago by a landscape gardener on their recommendation. Planted into clay but mixed with new compost, not a shaded spot or very sheltered. It did well with full colour range for a few months, then suffered leaf scorch and has not started to bud this year. I know there’s a problem as my other 2 acers are budding quite well. I have scraped the bark and it does not show any green, more a light brown. 3 photos attached. Has it died or what remedial action can be taken??

Many thanks,
Anna

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  • Posted: Thu. 21st April 2016 15:26

Bulbs and clay

Question from Bea

Anyone come across a tulip that tolerates clay please?

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  • Posted: Thu. 26th November 2015 11:28

Snake Lily - Amorphophallus konjac question

Question from Anne Gehret

Does anyone know why my snake lily went from the flowering stage to a bunch of green clustered "berries" at the top of the stalk, instead of the stalk drying up after flowering and then regrowing the new stalk that looks like a sort of palm tree?

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  • Posted: Fri. 10th July 2015 21:55

Achillea- cut back?

Question from Helen Passey

I'm wondering whether it's wise to cut back my Achillia now or spring?

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  • Posted: Sat. 25th October 2014 14:35
  • Last reply: Sat. 25th October 2014 18:03

Canna

Question from Rob Weighill

My Canna Red Velvet that I've had for about 2 months produced a flower stalk but only one flower, the rest just seemed to wither. Is this normal? Other flower stalks seem to be growing, I've watered regularly and fed with tomorite.

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  • Posted: Fri. 18th July 2014 19:23

Asiatic Lily - Nice foliage but no buds

Question from sulagna

I had planted a number of Asiatic lily bulbs in pots. They have grown well, with lovely foliage. I regularly spray fungicide and pesticide. A few of the stalks have healthy looking buds, so I have now switched from balanced feed to weekly high potash feed. However many of the plants do not show any signs of buds. (see photos). Will buds grow eventually? What should I do to ensure they all flower next year? Many thanks.

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  • Posted: Mon. 30th June 2014 10:15
  • Last reply: Thu. 3rd July 2014 14:19

Cyclamen coum

Question from Susan Greenbank

When is the best time to plant cyclamen coum?

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  • Posted: Thu. 15th May 2014 10:11
  • Last reply: Thu. 15th May 2014 12:32


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