r/rhododendron

About a month ago I planted two Rhododendrons in Santa Cruz, CA. One, in the second photo is flourishing after blooming. That one is on West facing side of our home. Thee other wilted one is near death and was planted under a balcony South facing. I have other Rhododendrons facing this way, doing very well. Both on a drip and were planted with the addition of special soil for Rhododendrons. I took it out of the ground today. Can it be saved? Any ideas for me? Appreciate your input.

I could hardly believe my eyes when my husband and I discovered this beauty while we were out running errands. I made him go back with me to get pictures!

Latest acquisition. A beauty.

#garden #hungary

Looking to prune back this rhododendron, probably to just below the gutter and a bit farther away from the walkway. Any tips or recommended resources before I start?

Long Island

Recently moved and inherited this Rhododendron that looks great on top but sparse on the bottom. How do I prune to encourage growth on the bottom?

Please advise me on proper pruning for my rhodies! I have 4 in question. Plant 2 was unfortunately mangled by a gardener and I’m not sure how to help her. Plant 4 I would prefer to relocate since she’s in a spot where I can’t let her get too big and she’s struggling as it is. Plants 1 and 3 are doing well, so just want to give them a boost once blooms are done. I am PNW if that helps.

Thank you!

I planted it around April 27th in a shady spot in my garden. I loosened the roots and planted it so that the soil was not covering the rootball. Per the advice from the nursery‘s helpful shrub guys, I added Bio-Tone Starter and Coast of Maine lobster compost when I planted it.

It was chilly but above 45 F when I planted it. It rained for a few days after. Beyond that, I didn’t water it much initially because I know they don’t like wet feet.

Now I’m concerned I under-watered it. I’ve been better at giving it water the past week or so but I’m not sure if I harmed it too much in the beginning.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Bonus context: This is the third rhododendron I’ve planted in the same spot. I’m starting to think I’m planting in a cursed spot (or that I just shouldn’t own rhododendrons!)

I have many other successful plants nearby including mountain witch alder, numerous heuchera and tiarella, a small Ruby Falls redbud, a big leaf hydrangea, an oakleaf hydrangea, various asters, and more. So I know my garden is at least acceptable for those plants.

Hi I moved to a new house last fall. We had a pretty brutal winter with a ton of snow in northeast US.

I have 2 rhododendrons, one is looking decent. This one not so much. I put some rhododendron fertilizer and moved some of the rocks here away from the base. Also dead headed a lot of the brown /dead leaves.

Any hope/suggestions? There are a few flowers budding.

Should I prune the top of her in the circled part. A piece broke off over the winter so it’s looking more leggy than usual. If I trim it down how/where do I do it and will it grow back?

What do I need to do to help these? The first two were planted 2 years ago, the third was last year, I don’t think they’ve grown at all

Some leaves have turned thick and bulbous. Some are covered in what looks like a white mold.

The first white rhododendrons are out of bloom, always looks a lot cleaner after deadheading. There’s still a few browned flowers at the top but I couldnt reach them 🤷🏽‍♂️