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How to Care for Rhododendron & Azaleas
- Mulch plants every spring with 2 to 5 inches of pine bark chips or pine needles to protect shallow roots and retain soil moisture. ...
- Fertilize azaleas and rhododendrons sparingly and only when flower buds swell in the early spring, even if they are fall bloomers.
- Where is the best place to plant a rhododendron bush?
- Should rhododendrons be cut back?
- Can you dig up and replant a rhododendron?
- Are coffee grounds good for rhododendron?
- Do rhododendrons like sun or shade?
- What happens if you don't Deadhead rhododendrons?
- Can you cut rhododendrons to the ground?
- How long does a rhododendron live?
- What is the best fertilizer for rhododendrons?
- What month do you prune?
Where is the best place to plant a rhododendron bush?
Unlike many blooming plants, rhododendron does not like full morning sun in winter and does best when planted in dappled shade on the north side of a building. Growing rhododendrons are happiest in a location protected from the wind and not under eves of a building.
Should rhododendrons be cut back?
Best Time for Trimming Rhododendrons
According to most professional landscapers, the ideal time for pruning rhododendrons is late winter, while the plant is dormant. However, any time between the first frost in fall and the last frost in spring (while the sap is low) will work.
Can you dig up and replant a rhododendron?
Rhododendron are not to hard to move, as they have very fibrous roots which grow on the surface. ... When the root ball looks about the right size, so that you can still move it, but there are still a lot of roots intact, begin to under cut the root ball with a sharp spade to sever the biggest woody roots.
Are coffee grounds good for rhododendron?
Fresh Coffee Grounds for Acid-Loving Plants
Your acid-loving plants like hydrangeas, rhododendrons, azaleas, lily of the valley, blueberries, carrots, and radishes can get a boost from fresh grounds. ... Fresh coffee grounds still have most of their caffeine content as well as the acid.
Do rhododendrons like sun or shade?
Most large-leafed varieties require dappled shade; avoid deep shade or full sun. A sunny spot that receives a few hours of shade is perfect. See regional guidelines below. Soil should be well-drained, humus-rich, moist, and acidic (pH 4.5–6).
What happens if you don't Deadhead rhododendrons?
If you don't do this task, your rhody will pump out about the same amount of flowers next spring as it did this year. If your goal is to produce more flowers, deadheading will encourage increased branching, and that usually results in more blooms (note the word “usually”).
Can you cut rhododendrons to the ground?
In severe cases, you can sometimes cut your rhododendron to within 6 inches of the ground. Rejuvenation pruning is best used to restore shrubs that have become leggy, overgrown, or otherwise unattractive. ... It's best to perform this type of pruning in winter, while the plant is dormant.
How long does a rhododendron live?
Eric La Fountaine Contributor UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years. The life expectancy depends on the species and variety, but many types of rhodies can live for hundreds of years.
What is the best fertilizer for rhododendrons?
You'll want to use a particular fertilizer composition for the different stages of your rhododendron growth. At planting time, use 10-10-6 fertilizer before you water the plant in. In early spring, the rhododendron buds swell. At this time, apply a complete 10-8-6 fertilizer.
What month do you prune?
Spring is the time to do most of your pruning, but the question is, which part of spring? Plants that flower on new wood can be pruned in early spring, just as the new growth begins. This leaves them plenty of time to recover from pruning and still create flower buds that will bloom that season.
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