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mcgina Richmond, VA Mar 09, 2006

question - can anyone confirm what I have heard that when a winter daphne reaches considerable size it dies? has anyone tried a major whack-back with success or is it just ashort lived shrub? my beloved one which is about 6' x 4' looks really bad this year, foliage yellow, very few blooms

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Kachinagirl Modesto, CA(Zone 8b) Mar 10, 2006

My mom's daphne is doing the same thing. I figure it's just "elderly" and it's time has come. I will yank it on my next visit, then get her some new plants for Mother's Day. It's been my experience that shrubs do have a lifespan, different lengths for different types of plants. Once they get past a certain point, I recommend replacing them because they'll never really look good again.

K

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zonedenial Iowa City, IA(Zone 5a) Mar 10, 2006

Bob, at Arrowhead Alpines, says they die because of Phytophora fungus infection, usually arising because of wet roots, poor drainage, etc.; they like sandy, poor soil, and good drainage with relative dryness, and no mulch. Subdue apparently is a treatment, but sounds like prevention is the best treatment. That's all I know about it... mine died.
Don

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Kachinagirl Modesto, CA(Zone 8b) Mar 10, 2006

My Mom has very rocky soil, so her drainage is good. The plants have been there 15 years probably. I think they're just "done". New ones will look so much better. She loves the smell right there at her front door.

K

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mcgina Richmond, VA Mar 10, 2006

mine is about 15 years old so i guess its just wore out
i'll stick in a new one but it's going to leave a big hole.......which i'll probably filll with hellebores

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