Yellowing leaves on Clematis and Azalea
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Hi all,
Hoping for some advice on a clematis (Samaritan Jo) I recently planted, and an evergreen azalea japonica I planted last year.
The leaves on the clematis have started turning a little yellow with dark green veins. All of the growth is new this year so I imagine this is an iron deficiency? The soil is quite acidic, around 4.6-5pH. Ive also just planted another clematis next to this one which is fine at the moment but I imagine it might start having the same problems. Some of the leaves are also tinged slightly reddish/brown. Any idea what this could be? I’m wondering if this is natural on new leaves of this species. Overall the plant is growing very well and new buds are appearing and getting larger. It’s planted in a sunny spot and the roots are shaded by some stones at the moment until I can get something planted in front. Whatever it is suffering from doesn’t seem to be affecting it’s vigour yet.
The azalea japonica (not sure which species) was planted last year around September and has been doing well. However early this spring I noticed some of the leaves had discoloured and are yellow/red tinged in places but not all over the plant. I wondered if this could be some sort of frost damage? The plant itself is fully in bud and looking fantastic. I top dressed with some more ericaceous earlier in the spring. Could this be an iron deficiency too? Soil pH is around 6. Im thinking of moving it to a more suitable location this year.
Im pretty new to all of this gardening stuff so would really appreciate any advice 😁 Thanks!
Gill
Hoping for some advice on a clematis (Samaritan Jo) I recently planted, and an evergreen azalea japonica I planted last year.
The leaves on the clematis have started turning a little yellow with dark green veins. All of the growth is new this year so I imagine this is an iron deficiency? The soil is quite acidic, around 4.6-5pH. Ive also just planted another clematis next to this one which is fine at the moment but I imagine it might start having the same problems. Some of the leaves are also tinged slightly reddish/brown. Any idea what this could be? I’m wondering if this is natural on new leaves of this species. Overall the plant is growing very well and new buds are appearing and getting larger. It’s planted in a sunny spot and the roots are shaded by some stones at the moment until I can get something planted in front. Whatever it is suffering from doesn’t seem to be affecting it’s vigour yet.
The azalea japonica (not sure which species) was planted last year around September and has been doing well. However early this spring I noticed some of the leaves had discoloured and are yellow/red tinged in places but not all over the plant. I wondered if this could be some sort of frost damage? The plant itself is fully in bud and looking fantastic. I top dressed with some more ericaceous earlier in the spring. Could this be an iron deficiency too? Soil pH is around 6. Im thinking of moving it to a more suitable location this year.
Im pretty new to all of this gardening stuff so would really appreciate any advice 😁 Thanks!
Gill
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Home testing kits can be unreliable, and maybe thats why you are getting different readings? Do your neighbours grow lots of acid-loving plants like Azaleas and Camellias? How is the health of plants generally in your garden and those of your neighbours? I’m wondering if ground contamination in your area might be an issue?
Sorry, more questions than answers!