Why is my Edgeworthia proving itself un worthia???!!!!

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Acemoose Arlington, VA Jul 22, 2016

I planted it in deep planters on my balcony with Polka Dot plants as a border, very pretty BUT The Edgeworthia's leaves are falling off. Did I water it too much? Too little? It gets sun in the morning until 10 am -- I thought maybe it was getting too much sun (Zone 7, VA, gets HOT here), so I covered the plants with cheesecloth. I would hate for it to die -- what is wrong and what can I do??
Thanks

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Jul 22, 2016

Wished I could tell you but it is a big grower at the Atlanta Botanical Garden so I don't think it is the heat. Did you get it this year? And do you have any kind of warranty on it? I lost my only one when we had those severe winters two years ago so that is why I ask about when you got it.

Here is one specimen at the ABG in early February about to bloom. Shame I usually am not there when they are in full bloom.

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Lynann Bathurst, Australia(Zone 8b) Jul 22, 2016

Edgeworthias don't like root disturbance, so planting it in the pots could have given it a shock. The sun shouldn't worry it at all. Keep the soil moist, not wet, and it may recover. Dropping leaves is better than leaves dying on the plant and just hanging there, so there is hope.

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Handroanthus Lynnwood, WA Mar 09, 2017

I would check the soil Edgeworthia is going to prefer good drainage and it is likely that the soil type is either incorrect or too soggy. Since it is in a planter, you will want to use a soil less mix so that it drains properly. If you put any rocks or broken terra cotta on the bottom of the planters, you will want to remove that and switch to the soil mentioned early. As for excessive sun, morning sun should not be the culprit. Good luck

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