"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 2009-06-06 22:08:05 +0100, "Spider" said:

snipIt was not in this state when it came through the winter. There
was some
leaf spot and some frosted shoots, but these were pruned out. It had
been
fed, watered and mulched about six weeks ago. I can't imagine it's
something I've done, but I just want to save it if possible. Any ideas
anyone?

TIA.
Spider

Just a quick thought that occurred to me when answering Simon's post about
manure. When you say you fed it etc., did you by the remotest chance use
any manure that might have been contaminated with that weed killer?
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics.
South Devon


No, I've not had manure on the garden in years - it tends to be expensive in
Dulwich, where the nearest stables are. I have used chicken poo pellets in
the past but, this time, I just tried a half-strength acid feed to see if it
would help the blackspot.

Worth the thought, though. Thanks.
Spider