I would wait until late February or early March and prune the bush down to about 12 inches.Ĭarol (Bonnie) Link is an Etowah County Master Gardener and an experienced garden writer. The abundant rain we received this spring and summer may have caused fungus on the plant. Apply the water to the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry. All roses need to be planted in full sun and fertilized with rose plant food, and they need plenty of water. If any type of insect is present, spray with an insecticide. At any sign of a fungus, the rose bush should be sprayed with a fungicide. They need to be pruned and all spotted leaves removed, and the ground around the plant should be kept clean of fallen leaves and other debris. Can you tell me what to do to save it?Ī: Tea roses are difficult to grow. The leaves dropped off in the summer and the stems appear to have a fungus, or lichen, or something else growing on them. I really want to save it because the rose has been in my family for several years. The rose did well at first, but now looks sickly. Q: I relocated a tea rose a couple of years ago. I hope this helps you understand what your Pencil holly needs. Once the plant is well established, there is no need to apply water except during dry spells. Spread the fertilizer over the root zone and apply plenty of water. In the spring, apply a special evergreen fertilizer. After the shrub matures, if you choose to prune the plant, do so in late February or early March. Water deeply after planting and top with some type of organic mulch to keep the plant’s root system cool and moist and to keep weeds at bay. After installing the shrub and back-filling the planting hole, press the soil down with your foot to remove air pockets. Compost should be added to clay or sandy soil. The planting hole should be dug to the depth of the root ball, and two to three times as wide. In this area, the shrubs should be protected from harsh afternoon sun, if possible. The shrub adapts well to full morning sun or partial shade. Can you tell me why one of the plants has done well in its location, but the other two have failed in another location?Ī: Because I don’t know where and how your hollies are planted (full sun, shade, etc.), I will tell you a bit about how a Sky Pencil holly should be planted. The replacement Sky Pencil is sick now, too. We planted another Sky Pencil as a replacement for a sick one that was here originally. Q: A good-looking Sky Pencil holly bush was here in 2011 and is doing well.
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