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From: Chris Poplarski City: Chicago, IL
In the early spring, I planted two healthy climbing hydrangia on a metal arbor. They were doing really well until about a month ago. The leaves started to get rusty looking spots on the bottom and are now turning yellow and beginning to fall off. There is still new growth appearing. I am worred that something may be killing my plants. What could be causing this?
	Extension Message From: Richard Hentschel Extension Educator, Horticulture DuPage/Kane/Kendall Unit hentsche@illinois.edu
Dear Chris: Climbing Hydrangea can a bit slow to establish in the yard and your plants may be reacting to changes in weather earlier than usual the first year. If you have buds for next year and the stems are healthy, you sould be fine. Be sure to water them late in the season before the soil freezes and depending on location, giving them some winter protection from sun and wind will help them through the first winter. Sincerely, Richard Hentschel
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