Back in 2000 we planted a new garden. Along the long narrow stretch of fencing, we planted Raphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'.
The fence runs pretty well from north to south with the garden on the eastern side.
The plants have been very slow growing, particularly those on the left side of the rusty panel in the photos above (see also below).
Besides growing slowly, they get minimal flowers (doesn’t matter what time of year it is) and now the leaves are yellowing.
During the hot summer months, we have been watering them if there hasn’t been any rain but during the winter we don’t usually water it.
The original soil was clay so before we planted them, we broke the clay up and added gypsum plus added more soil. We have done nothing to the soil since.
I should add that we live in the Hills District of Sydney.
Why are the leaves yellowing?
Why doesn’t it flower well?
Why is it so slow growing (or is that normal when it is establishing?)?
What do we need to do to help our Raphiolepis?
