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A Problem Resolved? an Update

By Ozhene @papaver
A few weeks ago I shared a problem I was having with my Magnolia 'Fairy Blush', it was looking decidedly manky.
A problem resolved? an update So I dug it up and moved it to where I know it is more acidy in the garden.  I have made sure it has not dried out too much and some rather heavy rain has helped with this too.  I have also fed it every fortnight with some liquid seaweed and whispered encouragement to it.
It appears to be paying off.  The first signs of hope was that the buds on it did not fall off
A problem resolved? an update and then it flowered
A problem resolved? an update pretty little thing isn't it?  You can see why I did not want to lose it.
Best of all though,
A problem resolved? an update the new growth now appearing is definitely green and healthy looking.  I am not through the woods with this shrub yet, I have to keep it well watered for the whole of the summer yet so that hopefully come Autumn it will feel established in its new location.  It is hope though, real hope.

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