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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy second year with dying Cotoneasters (cranberry). In Zone 6 (Kansas City). Southern exposure with full afternoon sun. pH~5. Adequate water (soil measures mid-scale on two testers). 1+ inch cedar mulch. Planted near butterfly bushes. They keep turning brown and dying out. 3 of 6 (garden center planted) died in year 1. One of the replacements has died this summer, 3 others heading that way now.
What can I try to save them? Or, failing that, replace them with?
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1 Comment To "Failing Cotoneasters"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/23/2019 @ 8:14 am
Since you have multiple fails with this plant, I would start with a soil test.
Also you should check soil moisture levels and drainage.
These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm [2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/cotoneaster/growing-cranberry-cotoneaster.htm [3]