There are a handful of ways that you can propagate your Rhododendrons if you have a plant you are particularly fond of and want to recreate. But taking a Rhododendron cutting is the easiest method, however, results can vary because Rhododendrons don’t take as well as some other evergreen shrubs. Whether you are an expert grower or brand new, you can easily propagate from Rhododendrons, although you usually have more success with the smaller growing…
If you have a flourishing Rhododendron you may need to consider pruning for a variety of reasons, be it maintenance, rejuvenation or shaping your plant. With a Rhododendron, pruning is very simple, no matter the reason for it, and you can create a shrub with abundant flowers, foliage, and dense branches, all of which contribute to a wonderful garden. The first thing we would point out is that Rhododendrons don’t require regular pruning and they…
Rhododendrons offer spectacular flowers but they are among a particular group of plants that require acidic soil in order to thrive. While most plants can tolerate a wide range of soil types, Rhododendrons cannot. They will not tolerate alkaline soil and if they are exposed to it their leaves will turn yellow, their growth will be stunted, and eventually, they will stop growing entirely and look very sickly. If Rhododendrons are grown in the correct…
