Oh, thanks for the reassurance Patricia. I've had it for 3 or 4 years now, and I haven't noticed it doing that before, but it's quite a small one so probably not very mature yet - don't know if that would make a difference, or maybe I just haven't been very observant before!
Another query - how often should I re-pot it, and how will I know when it needs it?
It' meant to do that. Red Majestic is at its best in the spring as the new, bright red foliage emerges and begins to grow. As summer approaches and as the temperatures rise, the foliage turns to a dark burgundy and then by mid-summer the mature foliage turns to a dark green. The new foliage will emerge red and you will have double colour
My pot-grown Red Majestic was looking a lovely bronzy-red, but this summer it's turned a dull green. What would have caused this, and what can I do to restore the red foliage?
Thanks.
Posted: Sunday 19th of August 2012 05:26 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:04 PM
Hi, Philip, Is it pruned regularly to encourage flower/fruit production? The pruning advice/'how to grow' information on the 'Red Majestic' page here on Shoot is quite thorough on how to go about pruning. All the best, Kathy C