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Rescued Rhododendron

Discussion in 'Gardening Discussions' started by amymac78, May 17, 2015.

  1. amymac78

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    Hi all

    While in Wilkos earlier I 'rescued' a rhododendron that obviously hasn't been looked after or watered! I got it for next to nothing but I now have NO idea what to do with it as I've never grown them before! :scratch:
    Can it be saved? Should I cut the dead bits off? Re-pot it? Water it and leave it alone??? :dunno: Any help would be greatly appreciated :love30:

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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Water it, and wait, would be my suggestion.:smile:
       
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        keep in the shade as well .... so it causes it less stress
         
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          Just to add to what Pete said, try to use rainwater.
           
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            Will do, thanks guys :thumbsup: Hopefully it will be ok
             
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            Keep it moist but not waterlogged. If it shows signs of recovery pot it up in a container with some ericaceous compost. Fingers crossed and let us know how youget on.
             
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              I would definitely take off anything thats dead as this may cause the plant to rot, I would also give it a feed with some ericaceous plant feed, but that may cost more than the plant itself.
               
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