Shrub I.D..it's dying on me....

cautious_bob

Hello
Leaf looks exactly like azalea pontica- decidious scented azalea, yellow flower heads in May/June- highly and sweetly scented in flower- like honeysuckle.
I have one- got too big for its site- advised to cut down to about a foot above ground immediately after flowering- did so 4 weeks ago- new buds breaking on old wood already.
I'd suggest cut down and keep well watered and every chance it will revive-and well worth having in a garden- lovely and not as well known as it deserves to be.
Good luck
Bob

serena

Definitely not pineapple broom - that's more tree size, and has very silvery leaves.

I don't grow the azalea - but if that's what it is then drought may very well be a problem, it's growing very close to the wall.

Follow the brilliant advice you had above!

cautious_bob

Hi
Google 'azalea pontica'- pictures should confirm my id- mention of silvery leaves reminds me-re pontica -underside naturally silvery in appearance, if silvery on upper side suggests mildew- which mine was prone to- prob because too dry.
So- plenty of water- cos of shock of moving, dry site near wall, and to prevent mildew - and as others have said- clear the ivy/weeds etc out to let light and air in- and prune down to about one foot in height.My advice to cut down after flowering came from Dan Pearson- Observer Gardening section- but hard to follow cos I am so fond of the plant- but worth it in long run
Good Luck
Bob