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Rhododendron dies off

Rhododendron dies off

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Hi,

I seem to have a problem with my plants, they seems to be OK until the top leaves sort of dry out and curl up and this affects the flower buds too, one died already last year, the other two are producing new green leaves from the top (where the buds were), but not sure they'll not get the problem too!

I think I am doing everything right (mulching, pH, moisture, etc), but plants are simply not happy!! Please help!!

I'll try to add some pics asap

Thanks a lot!
Posted: Tuesday 5th of April 2011 08:28 AM

  • Re: Rhododendron dies off

    Kathy N
    Hi, Toni,
    Would you briefly tell me what you do in terms of mulcing and maintaining soil pH? Also, how long ago were these planted?
    Kathy C
    Replied: Tuesday 5th of April 2011 06:33 PM

    • Re: Re: Rhododendron dies off

      Shoot User
      Hi Kathy, thanks for your post.

      I use leafmould mulch and acidic compost as topsoil too in spring. I've had those in their current spot for nearly 3 years now, but plants are not doing well (one died off last spring, just after the flowers faded).

      I also have a couple of decideous "knaphill" azaleas that so far so good.

      I came back home late tonight, too dark for taking a picture, will try tomorrow and post it straightaway.

      Thanks Kathy for your time!

      And how is your April where you are? Here is unusually warm (some 10C above average) and dry (it usually rains a lot in April and May over here...)

      Bye for now

      T.
      Replied: Tuesday 5th of April 2011 07:25 PM

  • Re: Rhododendron dies off

    Shoot User
    Hi, just a quick picture of what one of my plants looks like...Please help if you know about this problem!!
    https://d30qmn300ic0sk.cloudfront.net/assets/users/user_20262/forum_7349_356_20110409120942.jpg
    Replied: Saturday 9th of April 2011 11:09 AM

  • Re: Rhododendron dies off

    Shoot User
    I have now identified the plants I have, they are Rhododendron "Christmas Cheer". The new leaves are coming out OK, I wonder if they'll stay OK too
    Replied: Thursday 21st of April 2011 05:24 PM
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