Transplanted Rhotos
Hi,
Eighteen months ago we had the foundation plants in front of the house replaced. The mix that was taken out included 6 rhotos. They are probably about 30 years old. They were just too big for our small ranch house. They were turning into small trees.
The landscaping crew that did the new installations (smaller boxwoods, etc.) suggested that they could transplant the 6 rhotos.
We have other slightly wooded areas, so I selected a new location for the rhotos. The installers planted them there, using a small excavator.
I watered the rhotos quite frequently for the first year. Last spring they looked great. Huge flower blooms and new foliage growth. Last July some had some dead foliage appear. The landscape company said to spray the leaves with Miracle Grow (for rhotos/azaleas). I did that.
This spring I have 2 rhotos with 50 percent dead foliage. Remaining foliage has some brown spots, and the flower buds have brown spots.
The rhotos get morning sun, afternoon shade. The soil is somewhat rocky, hedgerow type stuff, but I was careful to completely bury all roots. The shrubs are not mulched.
I was under the impression that if they made it through the first year, they would be OK.
What is my "big hammer" solution?
(If necessary, I can get some pics in a day or two)
Thanks!
Embothrium
tom_nwnjOriginal Author
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