Re: Sad buddleia

The first thing is to water it heavily. then either plant it in a larrger tub
ot in the right spot in your garden. I make sure the soil is excellent ( I have
a soil shredder & even shred the soil to powder & then mix in amendments until
the soil is right.), & will retain some water, because the plant is very
stressed. I would also use a light (1/2 strength) application of Miracle Gro
liquid fertilizer, applied with a spray bottle or mister. I would repeat this
within 5 days. I would water daily or every other day. Don't forget to mulch,
to keep the roots cool & retain water. I'm not sure about pruning, but it might
be wise. Obviously the extra foliage & its demands for water & nourishment,
further impoverishes & stresses the plant.
good luck
TerryLynn

LAURIE_WAKEFIELD@NON-HP-USA-om11.om.hp.com wrote:

> Item Subject: Re: quick question
>      Hi everyone,
>
>      Urgent buddleia question!
>
>      Two weeks ago, I purchased a beautiful, huge, 5ft tall "white
>      profusion" in a 5 gallon pot. And I did not get the chance to plant
>      it. Then I went on vacation, and my housesitter forgot to water the
>      plants :(  *@#%&!  (Isn't that what housesitters are for?)
>
>      While I was gone, the weather was hot, dry and windy. Anyway,
>      everything is pretty sad, esp. the buddleia. It looks like toast, 90%
>      of the leaves are crispy brown and dropping. I have been drowning it
>      everyday, and there are a few green leaves here and there.
>
>      So here is the question: should I plant it as it is and keep watering,
>      or should I prune it all the way back and plant it, or keep it in the
>      pot till spring, or give up and toss it out? Is there any hope????
>
>      Thanks in advance,
>      Laurie
>      zone 6
>      medford, MA
>
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