Daphne 'Carol Mackie' losing its leaves

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RDT Crossville, TN(Zone 6b) Aug 04, 2005

Is there anything wrong with it? The branches still appears to be 'green' but the leaves are falling off. It is about 2 feet tall. It looked rather shabby last summer but came through our winter looking healthy. Does this cultivar do this? Linda

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Aug 05, 2005

I've noticed mine did some leaf-drop when over-dry and hot. Mine have come back after loosing most leaves - I think I forgot to water. Spray down the leaves in the evening and see if that makes a difference, soak the root-zone.

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daisyruffles Albany, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 17, 2005

I talked to a nursery about this for my daphne ordoras too.
They said to fertilize them with like rhody or evergreen fert. I have done this and you wouldn't believe the difference. They must be heavy feeders then. The leaves are greening up and not falling off anymore.
Carol

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RDT Crossville, TN(Zone 6b) Aug 17, 2005

I fertilize every Spring. It looks dead and the root system is loose. I grew it from a 4 inch plant to 2 feet in 2 years. I will replace with daylilies unless I get a good price for another one. Thanks for the info. Linda

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