Sudden Death of Healthy Potted David Austin: Drainage, Fungicide Burn, or Herbicide Drift?

'Charles Darwin' in planter, 2 years old, vigorous spring growth, then sudden total browning in 2 weeks. Oakland, CA. Rain adequate. Three suspects:

1. Standing Water in Planter

Check drainage holes. Soggy bottom = root rot. Immediate fix: repot into clean 3–5 gal nursery pot with fresh humus mix.

Even experts forget: new leaves can't handle full-strength spray. They spot, brown, drop. Weak batch needed for juveniles.

Neighbor's weed killer drift? Even trace amounts distort/kill roses.

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