On Mon, 04 Jul 2005 19:02:22 GMT, "Draven"
wrote:


"FF" wrote in message
.. .
A couple of weeks ago I noticed one branch of my Fuchsia riccartone was
dying. I assumed the branch was broken deep in the bush, as that's
exactly what the symptoms look like. Now it seems about half the plant
is affected, on different branches and no sign of a broken branch (I
finally weeded round it.

Is my riccartone in big trouble? What might be causing it, do you think,
and what should I do about it?

Thank you,

Liz

Happened to my mature plant two years ago.
Then last year it just totally died.
I think you'll find the roots have rotted.

I planted a new one in it's place this year and it seems to be doing fine.

I also have another mature one, on the other side of the garden, in full
bloom.


So at least there's hope, then?
Maybe when I replant it I need to put stones at the bottom to improve
drainage.

Thanks

Liz