One plant did produce roots, but the other had very hard growth like hard Styrofoam around the area wrapped in foil. I can't locate any source that might explain what this is.....can you help answer? Lee Pennsylvania
That is just like our own stem cells. These are the precursor to roots! Keep an eye on them, as they will soon root as well. This article will help: http://www.saps.org.uk/saps-associates/browse-q-and-a/500-what-causes-root-callusing-why-is-it-that-some-in-some-varieties-some-of-the-cuttings-root-readily-while-others-develop-a-large-amount-of-callus-which-prohibits-rooting
Are you able to grow Rhododendrons in pots ?
Yes, you can grow Rhododendrons in containers.
This article has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendrons-in-containers.htm
It is October 1st in New Hampshire. I need to transplant a mature rhododendron. What is the best way to do this?
If you have a non-native rhododendron, it has a shallow and wide-spreading root zone. The more of this you can dig up, the better. Have the new hole prepared before digging up the plant. Put the rhodie on a thick plastic sheet and drag it to the new location; this is easier on your back on leaves more soil attached to the roots. Make sure you plant it at the same depth or just a bit higher. Don't dig the hole deeper than necessary to prevent settling. Tamp the soil gently with your foot and water as you backfill dirt. Make sure to continue watering throughout the fall. More info here: https://www.rhododendron.org/transplant.htm
Is it possible to grow rhododendron in an area that gets sunlight most of the day? I live in the Atlanta, Ga area.
No, I would not advise this, as full sun will likely kill it. It is best planted in shade, so if you can find an area that receives, mostly, shade then that would be ideal. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendron-care.htm
My plant has bloomed in the past, but this year I had all kind of buds, but not one of them opened. What should I do with all the buds.????
The most common culprit in this problem is drought or inability of water to reach the roots. If the foliage has become dense, rain might not be getting through and the plant could benefit from being watered. Another possibility is insufficient light- if the amount of shade on the plant has increased since the last time it bloomed, this could be the explanation.
A friend wants to cut the blossoms off my rhododendron to use in her wedding. Will this hurt my plant?
It will not hurt it at all! If it has been wet in your area, you may want to dab the cut area of the plant with peroxide to keep it from getting an infection. Otherwise it will not hurt them.
This article will give you more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendron-care.htm
Some of the leaves of our rhododendron are going brown in the centre. We have been having an extremely hot summer with very little rain. I gave our shrubs a good soaking about three days ago and am wondering if this shrub is suffering from lack of water. There is a good covering of bark chips over all of the garden plot.
This could be the issue, but if you overwater, then this could be the issue as well.. It never hurts to put wettable sulfur into the soil as well as dolomitic lime. This will correct the pH and re-condition the soil, as well as kill off anything that may be lurking around in it.
This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendron-care.htm
Thank you for your advice, Bush Doctor, and for the website link.