blueberry bush problems

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dankay123

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blueberry bush problems
« on: August 15, 2012, 14:32 »
i have rescued a 3 year old blueberry bush from an overgrown plot on our allotment site. the new plot owner was digging it up to throw it so he kindly gave it to me. i know it shouldnt of been oved til hibernation but i didnt have a choice. i replanted the bush with plenty of ericaecious compost around the roots but it has had a sulk on for the past week. leaves are all hanging down and being very moody. i have been watering with 7-10 litres of water in the evening but this morning whe leaves are half green and half brown. i know they change red for autumn but this doesnt look the same as i have 5 more new bushes i planted earlier this month. could  i prune the bush early or would this kill it. i am a beginner by the way so relying on the internet and forums for advice. hope somone can help!

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Wellpotty1

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Re: blueberry bush problems
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2012, 14:52 »
Hi, I have 2 blueberry bushes in containers in the backgarden that are also about 3yrs old. They have just fruited and the leaves have gone a bit brownish in the last couple of weeks. It may be that the plant you mention is getting too much water or that it needs more acidic matter, I tend to put the dry Christmas tree foliage around mine and try to water with rain water as much as possible.
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Trillium

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Re: blueberry bush problems
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2012, 14:56 »
I wouldn't prune it at this time of year as it's too close to winter dormancy and bugs or diseases could become a problem. When moved, an established bush will take a while to recover and leaf drop and discolouration are part of the process. As long as the branches/twigs are still green, the plant is coping. Just keep watering and replenish some of the acidity that the watering is flushing away with evergreen needles and such.


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