On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:02:44 GMT, Tiger303
wrote:

planted a cameilla (don't know variety as bought as present years ago,
lovely large pink flowers) out recently in a new bed which is made up
of ericacous (sp?) compost with some well rotted manure mixed in.

anyway despite having loads of new growth, some of the leaves look very
droopy, and i'm wondering is its having an adverse reaction

thanks for you help

If it was bought years ago, then I assume you dug it up from another
site and re-planted it. If that's the case, then in so doing you will
have disturbed the roots. This means that they will not be able to
take up moisture from the soil as they used to before.

As with most shrubs, new growth on camellias is quite soft, and droops
when deprived of moisture, especially in hot sunny weather. Keep it
well watered with rain water, like at least twice a week. Spread a
mulch over the roots; use leafmould or peat. Arrange some temporary
shade from direct sunshine. It will probably be OK in a few weeks when
root action is restored, although some of the new growth may wither
completely.


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Chris

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