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Questions tagged [rhododendrons]

Flowering shrubs and trees, Genus "Rhododendron" species, varieties, cultivars, and hybrids, and includes Azaleas.

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Yellow leaves on rhododendron

2017, 1st june Soon after planting my rhododendron, leaves are turning yellow with black/brownish patches. Is it dying? Can I do anything about it? Edit (2017, 12th july): I didnt do much. Looks much better now. Guess wait and see was the right…
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Which side of my house is best for planting a new rhododendron?

I am moving to Pennsylvania, and I would love to plant some rhododendrons. Ideally, I would like to have them show from the window. Of course, the places where they would show the best from inside the house face South and West. Is it possible to…
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Is this a rhododendron or an azalea and whats it called?

I have this plant from my mothers garden after she passed, but not sure what it is or called it's either an Azalea or Rhododendron, but not sure which one.
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Does anyone know what might be eating my new Rhododendron leaf? How concerned should I be?

After inquiring at a local nursery in the west of Ireland, I planted in a handful of Rhododendrons last year, to see how they might tolerate my soil. They seem to be thriving pretty well, But I noticed what look like bites taken out of some leaves. …
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Identify tree with bright magenta flowers and grayish leaves

Blooms around May in the Pacific Northwest.
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Ailing Rhododendron

Location is Portland, Oregon, USA. We bought a house last year and "inherited" a couple of rhododendron bushes about 4 ft (1.25m) tall. One, planted in the shade of a 15' (~4.5m) magnolia, is doing very well. The other one is more exposed and gets…
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Identifying a rhododendron variety

I have a rhododendron that's been living in a pot for a couple of years. Beyond the general advice I've found regarding care for it, I'd like to determine what specific variety it is, as there may be more specific requirements that I can adhere to…
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Is my rhododendron on it's way to an early grave?

I ordered a rhododendron online. I plan to grow it indoors on coco coir and General Hydroponics nutrient solutions. The plant is fully budded without flowers and also has green leaves. Unfortunately, it spent 5 days in a row inside a delivery truck…
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