🌸 Rhododendron
Rhododendron
King of acid soils, rhododendron blooms April to June in part shade. Its shallow roots demand cool, light, lime-free soil — and hate any digging near the base.
The calendar at a glance
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | ||||||||||||
| Pruning | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
When to plant rhododendrons?
Plant rhododendrons in March, April, September and October.
When to prune rhododendrons?
Prune rhododendrons in June.
When does rhododendrons flower?
Flowering runs from April to June.
The tips that matter
- Plant high with the rootball flush with the surface: shallow roots suffocate if planted even slightly deep.
- Snap off spent trusses by hand (sparing the buds beneath): it will flower twice as well.
- Yellow leaves with green veins mean lime chlorosis: top-dress with ericaceous soil and use rainwater.
Your garden tells you what to do
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