Q.Why Can’t I Get My Rhododendrons to Bloom?
Why can’t I get my rhododendrons to bloom? In sunny spots, approximately 3 yr old plants.
Nikki
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Answered on September 5, 2012
It's likely the soil. If soil has too much nitrogen, it will encourage more foliage growth as opposed to flowering, which needs more phosphorus. Use a "bloom booster" fertilizer or add some bone meal to the soil to help add some phosphorus.
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Cheyenne
Answered on September 7, 2012
I have two types of rhododendrons in my yard. Two have the small leaves and one has a larger leaf. About twice a year I give them a treatment of used tea leaves. My neighbour gives hers used coffee grounds. The two small rhododendrons bloom faithfully every year. The large one every second year. I just spread the tea leaves around the base of the plant. This is also good for holly bushes.
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