I received a Dwarf Lilac from my Mother In Law (via the post from a nursery)
three weeks ago. I planted it out but the green buds have now browned and
the small leaves have also browned. My garden is quite waterlogged due to
the rain at the moment and I'm wondering if this is the cause.

Have I killed it or can I rescue the situation somehow? Could I dig it up
and plant it in a pot with better draining soil? Or is it too late?

Should I just ring the customer services department and demand a
replacement?

Please help because my Mother In Law is visiting in four weeks....

ROSIE