Re: Buddleia 'Sun Gold'

Kemberly,

If it's got white roots, that's a good sign.  I'd simply treat it as a
newly rooted cutting and keep it in that pot until it is able to replenish
its root system.  Depending on how tall it is, it might be a good idea to
cut it back some so those little roots don't have to work as hard - cut any
really wilted foliage off to either turgid foliage or a pair of good strong
buds.  Do not feed it until it shows signs of vigorous new growth and root
development - it won't be able to use it and it may hurt more than help. 
Keep shaded from strong sun and don't let it dry out, but don't keep it
soggy, either.

Sorry, but I really don't have a clue about why it's doing this - could be
so many things.

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Mclainakag@aol.com
> Date: Saturday, July 10, 1999 6:18 PM
> 
> Hello Garden Wizards-
> 
> I have a 'Sun Gold' Buddleia that has been planted in the ground since
early 
> Spring (March)....it was growing and blooming by leaps and bounds and
now, 
> suddenly, it is beginning to die.  Today I dug up this plant and it
appears 
> that all of the mature roots have died - they easily break off and they
are 
> hollow.  I still have some new roots alive (white).  What should I do? 
I've 
> now got the Buddleia in a pot and would very much like to save this
plant.  I 
> have seen a gopher or mole hole within 18" of this plant....could they be
the 
> blame?  Any help offered in saving my Buddleia would be very much
appreciated.
> 
> Kemberly McLain
> Katy, Texas  Zone 9

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