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tad

Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'

  • Season Icon Mid SummerMid Summer 2016
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tad

Plant not looking very happy, lots of leaves further down stems just die and fall off hence the bottom of all the stems are bare, would be grateful of any advice please, and also advice on pruning?

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Diane76

Hmm! Have you got a good bit of greenery close to the main base?

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Diane76

This is what I'd be tempted to do (haven't had a problem like this though so it's not been tried. ) wait till end of flowers then cut right back but make sure there is a bit of greenery close to the main base as you can. Then give some fresh compost around and feed with Miracle Gro continuous plant food pellets.

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Diane76

Maybe also take a cutting and pot it up from a strong part.

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Diane76

Mines also in good sunlight and watered well.

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tad

Hi Diane76, thanks for your comments.. No Greenery close to the base at all.. All the green leaves are at the top, most of the leaves further down the stems turned brown and have fallen off 😔.. Have also tried miracle grow too but to no avail ..I'm contemplating taken it out of pot and planting in the garden instead 🤔

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Diane76

Mines in the garden. ☺

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