Deutzia with dropping leaves, branches

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  1. Andy Smith

    Andy Smith Apprentice Gardener

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    Hiya everyone...
    I have a Duetzia (not sure on the spelling) granted, it was a cheapy bought from poundland.. but it was doing lovely, untill say over the last week... when for some reason, its leaves, branches.. started drooping, going limp.. any idea why? or what I should do to fix it?

    I took some photos this morning of a few different shots of it
     

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  2. Lolimac

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    Welcome to GC Andy:thumbsup:...I'm guessing it's had plenty of water,the pots dry out so quickly at this time of the year.If it has had a good drink with no improvement I'd be inclined to carefully remove it from the pot and have a look in the compost and among it's roots in case there are any pests lurking:thumbsup:
     
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    • Andy Smith

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      yup.. it has been watered well... but, Ive give it extra this eve... and moved it to another part of the garden wherre w the aid of a few short canes and a bit o string... ive let them rest... against the fence (the limp branches) w the sticks just to gently hold them upwards.... willl let you know how that goes lol
       
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      • Spruce

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        Hi Andy

        If bare rooted when bought it may not have produced enough roots to draw up the water especially if in full sun with the amount of leaves it has produced , I would keep in a shaded part of the garden for now , this type of shrub is best grown in the border soil or a very large tub.
        Hopefully it should bounce back
         
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          It may need feeding. At this time of year we tend to water and water not thinking about the fact the nutrients in the soil are being washed out each time.

          I agree with Spruce though this type of shrub would be better planted in the ground.
           
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