daphne problems

I bought a daphne mezereum in early spring when it was in flower - it was about a foot and a half high, with quite lot of good stems. I planted it in good soil with a bit of compost and slow-release food, where it gets sun until about 1pm in summer and is then in shade. I've kept it moist and my garden is quite sheltered.

The flowers lasted a long time and it seeemed healthy. After it finished flowering one or two leaves appeared but then which quickly vanished, so the plant is now just bare twigs. I s****ed a twig and it is still green underneath though.

I suspect it's not ok for a d. mezereum to have no leaves in June but I don't know... Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Hi Foxy. I would imagine the biggest mistake would have been to repot whilst still in flower. Although there are plenty others on here more knowledgable than I and I am sure they'll come to your rescue soon.
Welcome to GC.

 

Thanks John - these gardening mistakes sure are expensive. It would've been helpful if it had said on the label not to plant while in flower :rolleyes: but I guess they want you to fork out for another one. Is there any chance of recovery do you think?

 

Hi Foxy, have patience, the plant is establishing iself in the ground, it`s making new roots at the expense of new leaves. Give it time. David.