Double red althea

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keanl Orland Park, IL(Zone 5b) Jul 31, 2012

The leaves on my Double Red Althea are turning yellow and falling off. I have not been overwatering it. I did not water for several days until its leaves were starting to droop. I then watered sparingly. Any ideas? Thanks.

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plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC(Zone 7b) Aug 03, 2012

How long has the plant been in the ground? Hibiscus, especially newly planted one, tend to overreact to drying out too much and Rose-of-Sharon (H. syriacus) is no different. Most likely it got a little too dry and the rocks-as-mulch amplified the effect by heating them up and cooking the roots a little. The leaves that are currently yellow will probably still fall off but it shouldn't get any worse.

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keanl Orland Park, IL(Zone 5b) Aug 03, 2012

This was planted 12 days ago. I have since upped the watering and it looks better. The yellowing leaves are drying out and falling off. Thanks

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