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a mulch of well-rotted compost, and regularly feed and water. Keep deadheading.rhododendrons, azaleasspring, summer, autumn, winterCommon fungal problems affecting plantsRose blackspotIris leaf spotPrimula leaf spotBlack spot

Which are the best outdoor tomatos to grow Regards Nimrod within 2 days the leaves of my 2 very large plants have turned black,shrivelled and drooped. They have been healthy for the past 12-15 years.  The leaves are that shrivelled they look dead. Any ideas what this may be.

to caring for your camellias.springAdvice on growing acid-loving plantsCreate a camellia container display.How to layer a rhododendron.Dealing with rhododendron leaf spot.Create an azalea container display.Browse a variety of camelliasView plants suitable

phytophera is affecting a lot of plants incl azalea, rhododendrons and pieris....encouraged by this wet winter amd spring.  Fungal leaf spots too are rife. Are you over watering?  Still bit cold for plants to need much watering

. primulassummerMore common fungal problemsIris leaf spotBlack spotHollyhock rustRhododendron leaf spot

to an attack. Clear away leaf debris lying on the ground around the plants. Take care not to damage leaves and stems unnecessarily.irisesspring, summer, autumnCommon fungal problems affecting plantsRustRhododendron leaf spotTulip firePrimula leaf spot

roses to prevent hellebore leaf spot spreadingPick off developing seed heads on daffodils and spring bulbsSprinkle fertiliser over flower beds and around shrubs and roses

.More advice for growing acid-loving plantsGrowing acid-loving azalea with campanula.Maintaining acid soil conditions for blueberries and cranberries.Sowing bluebell seeds.Dealing with rhododendron leaf spot.

projects and advicePlanting a camellia in a pot.Dealing with rhododendron leaf spot.Follow Carol Klein's video advice on growing camellias.Creating acid soil conditions for growing blueberries and cranberries.

to about 30cms when you see new shoots forming at soil level and feed it.  It will then put on new growth for the season.  You can then train these new shoots along youur wires. Rhododendrons like woodland settings with acidic soil enriched by leaf mould