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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 6, 2008 10:47:02 GMT
This is supposed to be my wonderful Hibisciius Lavender Chiffon but something has happened to it - what though? I ended up taking 14 pics until I finally managed this - sorry about the hand. The leaves are dwarf, rolled a little - it looks as though there could be some kind of insects on it but when I looked wearing my glasses they look dead. I do hope there is some way of saving it.  RF |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 6, 2008 17:56:44 GMT
Looks to me like aphids have sucked it dry. Wouldn't think you would lose it, though it might have a setback this year. Now, this is not advice, just what I know I would do, could be the wrong thing entirely. I'd give it a good prune, a good water and a good feed, and start this year again. You may not get flowers though.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 6, 2008 18:08:17 GMT
Thanks Wee - I will really be sad if I lose this shrub. The weather is so warm at the moment, 28 - 30 deg still - shall I prune it back now?
RF
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 7, 2008 8:12:34 GMT
I think you should wait to see if there is "better" advice coming. If not, try what I say, but try to shade the plant a bit to reduce trauma. Good luck RF. But I really doubt that the plant will die.
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 8, 2008 9:15:53 GMT
Guess I'm your best , and only, shot RF. Go for it with fingers crossed.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 8, 2008 10:01:07 GMT
Your word is good enough for me Wee - will do. Temperatures are high today and tomorrow 30 - 32deg - it will be Wednesday before we get some relief, so I have planned it for then.!!
Fingers crossed.
RF
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Post by andy on Jun 8, 2008 10:09:48 GMT
Looks like it's a viral damage caused by aphids. WT's advice is pretty sound RF  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 8, 2008 11:38:31 GMT
Thanks a lot - the main thing is that I don't lose it. It is a little beauty.  RF |
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Post by andy on Jun 8, 2008 12:01:22 GMT
That's gorgeous RF...is it a hardy variety ?
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 8, 2008 12:10:36 GMT
Yes - even for here as well.
It is Hibiscus Syriacus "Lavender Chiffon". There is a white as well which is very nice but the lavender with the touch of red is lovely, I think.
RF
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 8, 2008 12:17:13 GMT
What a shame RF and such a lovely flower  I'd probably have done the same as suggested, give it a prune, water, feed and shade. I've seen them in Portugal with similar problems and they have been pruned half back and they've flourished, even without the shade |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 8, 2008 13:44:34 GMT
Looks like it's a viral damage caused by aphids. WT's advice is pretty sound RF Seriously Andy, thanks for that. Being a keen amateur is one thing, being trained another thing entirely. I'm wary of giving advice, because I know I could be totally wrong. So your 'endorsement' was well received.  |
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