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- Q.What Is Wrong With My Rhododendron? - We have a large plant that we moved a few years ago. From the front the plant looks well and ...
- Q.My Rhododendrons Have Some Issues With What Looks To Be Insect Problems. Can Someone Help? -
- Q.Hardening Off Plants Cool Spring - This spring is very cool. I have rhododendron azalea and hostas to plant, and Heather. I had started hardening them ...
- Q.My Mature 12 Foot 40 Year Old Rhododendrons Have Produced A “nursery” Of One Inch Plants. There Are About 50 Of Them. Is This - unusual and should I transplant them. This has not happened in 22 years since we lived on our property.We have ...
- Q.What Shrub Is This? - This bush was given to me from a lovely lady who has sadly passed away. Everyone who sees it wants ...
- Q.Why Is This “Skookum Rhododendron” Suffering, When The One Next To It Is Fine. - They are planted 3 feet apart. Should I “replant” it using different soil?
- Q.We Have A Number Of Our Best Mature Plants Dying , Can You Tell Me Why? - I had a very mature rhodedendrum that was in amazing condition 2 years ago, This year it is completely dead ...
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amyjayne on
April 13, 2020
SolihullQ.What Is Wrong With My Rhododendron?
We have a large plant that we moved a few years ago. From the front the plant looks well and appears to have many buds ready to flower. However from the top and other side, much of the plant appears to have died. What can I do?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If the side that looks good is facing the shade and there is bright sun on the dead side, then my guess would be too much sun. These are better suited for shade gardens.
If this is in shade, already, then it could be an infections from soil that remain saturated for too long without a dry out.
This article will give you more information on the care that they require:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendron-care.htm
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amyjayne on
April 15, 2020A.Thank you so much Bushdoctor. The garden dips and the plant was in water for a great deal of water. I have cut away all of the dead and am not watering it at the moment. Will I still be able to save it if I move it?
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Anonymous on
April 14, 2020 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Most rhododendron insect problems can be corrected with Neem oil. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/issues-with-rhododendrons.htm
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Kaltrows on
April 22, 2020
PentictonQ.Hardening Off Plants Cool Spring
This spring is very cool. I have rhododendron azalea and hostas to plant, and Heather. I had started hardening them on my second floor balcony. I was to overnight them third day of hardening. Temp was going to drop to 3°. So now they’re still in my house.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I am unfamiliar with climate in your country, and am not sure of the question being asked, here.
What I can do is post some articles that will help you to grow the plants in question.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/heather/growing-heather.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/growing-hosta-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendron-care.htm
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Plg5351 on
April 25, 2020
South NJQ.My Mature 12 Foot 40 Year Old Rhododendrons Have Produced A “nursery” Of One Inch Plants. There Are About 50 Of Them. Is This
unusual and should I transplant them. This has not happened in 22 years since we lived on our property.We have about 30 bushes over 12 feet tall.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It could be that they have managed to drop seeds or the conditions have become favorable for germination.
It is also possible for the larger plants to send out smaller shoots from the roots in the case of infection or any other stress.
Here is an article that will give some useful tips on the care of the shrub:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendron-care.htm
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l.prince1 on
May 6, 2020
M22 1RAQ.What Shrub Is This?
This bush was given to me from a lovely lady who has sadly passed away. Everyone who sees it wants to know what it is. I’m hoping you can help
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It is a type of Rhododendron, it appears.
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendron-care.htm
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Anonymous on
May 10, 2020Q.Why is this “Skookum Rhododendron” suffering, when the one next to it is fine.
They are planted 3 feet apart. Should I “replant” it using different soil?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The other one must have a perfect spot. Proximity doesn't seem to matter when it comes to environmental problems or disease. I would start with a soil test to see if the pH is between 4.5 and 5.5. Is it possible the soil's acidity is different between the two? Also, is drainage different? They require well-drained soil. I see spots on the leaves of both shrubs. Is that dirt or a disease or bugs possibly. I would check all those aspects. The soil test will also tell if something is wrong nutrition wise.
Here are more growing tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendron-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/how-to-fertilize-rhododendrons.htm
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Brooklyn on
May 17, 2020
WarringtonQ.We Have A Number Of Our Best Mature Plants Dying , Can You Tell Me Why?
I had a very mature rhodedendrum that was in amazing condition 2 years ago, This year it is completely dead right to the root. A number of my plants are now turning yellow and dying. My Japanese’s maple leaves are just beginning to dye I have attached photos together with a couple of other plants that I am worried about can you please advise?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There appears to be a widespread soil infection. Something like this would need to be dealt with by your local extension service. This article will help you to find the closest to you:
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