Pruning rhododendrons

How to prune and care for rhododendrons. Pruning and fertilizing these flowering shrubs for proper growth and lots of blooms. Caring for azaleas.

Pruning Rhododendrons

In this article by Fine Gardening, learn three different ways for how to maintain, shape, or rejuvenate rhododendrons.

Some rhododendrons reach an enormous size if not pruned. Photo: Oh Kaye, flickr.com Question: I have a very large rhododendron (2.5 mContinue Reading

The rhododendron is one of the most eye-catching shrubs in the home landscape. Being popular shrubs, the topic of how to trim a rhododendron bush is a frequently asked question. Find pruning tips in this article.

Ways to Prune Rhododendrons. Top: To shape a rhododendron, follow the branch down to the last whorl of leaves you want to keep and cut just above those leaves. Bottom: Cuts for rejuvenation pruning are made much farther back on the shrub. On the primary branches, make your cut just above a latent bud, or even better, a cluster of buds. In severe cases, you can sometimes cut your rhododendron to within 6 inches of the ground.

nlock the Answer to Why Your Rhododendrons Aren't Blooming and bring back their stunning floral display! Discover the common factors that hinder blooming, from improper pruning to insufficient sunlight. Our guide provides valuable insights and practical solutions to help your Rhododendrons thrive. IG Photo by: soiledplantiez

Stem cuttings are ideal for propagation of rhododendrons, which is a semi-hardwood evergreen plant. The cuttings must be done correctly and at the right time or the stem will not root be viable and root. Propagation takes some time, but when it is done correctly, you will have a new rhododendron...

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When speaking to a live audience, or hosting GardenLine on WXTK, I frequently get into conversations that go like this: Caller: “I’m wondering if I can prune my rhododendrons now…they’ve gotten out of control.” Me: “Do you mean they’ve grown too big?” Caller: “Yes! They’re in front of the h

How to prune and care for rhododendrons. Pruning and fertilizing these flowering shrubs for proper growth and lots of blooms. Caring for azaleas.

3 Ways to Prune Rhododendrons

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Winter did a number on my rhododendrons, which I did not wrap. There are brown, curled leaves and some stem ends appear dead. What should I do?

Learn how to prune rhododendron to keep your shrub well shaped and covered in blooms

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When speaking to a live audience, or hosting GardenLine on WXTK, I frequently get into conversations that go like this: Caller: “I’m wondering if I can prune my rhododendrons now…they’ve gotten out of control.” Me: “Do you mean they’ve grown too big?” Caller: “Yes! They’re in front of the h

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