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bigyin Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Posts: 20
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:38 am Post subject: Rhododendrons |
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I have 2 one year old shrubs, should they be pruned and if so when ? thanks.
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mountainy man Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Posts: 83 Location: south east sligo
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Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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as one year old plants they shouldn't need pruning unless for shaping/ framework branch development . i generally leave them alone to do their own thing , I dead head them so as not to alow then to set seed as I live beside a bog and dont want them to spread , they can be very invasive. if pruning is needed do it just after flowering to allow new shoots to ripen and mature before winter. hope this helps
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bigyin Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info and advice, I will do as you suggest and leave well alone,
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inishindie Rank attained: Tree plantation keeper

Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 563 Location: inishowen Ireland
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IrishYank75 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 28 Dec 2013 Posts: 16 Location: Dublin
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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I have just purchased a rhododendron in a large pot. I would like to transfer it to the ground. Can someone tell me the best way to do this and how to prepare the soil? What is the ideal soil type and ph level for these?
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robineire Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 65 Location: Oughterard CO GALWAY
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:46 pm Post subject: Some of the Roddies in my garden |
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I guess the soil and conditions (boggy) really suit rhododendron as they are thriving here in my garden in Connemara, I suppose the bushes here will be about 30 yr old and some are very large. Last year was a wonderful display that seemed to go on and on, when one bush finished flowering the one next to it started and the colours were brilliant.
My favourite one is a sort of orange/ pink
But I also love the white ones.
and the delicate pink
The other colours I have seen more often but they still look great
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IrishYank75 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 28 Dec 2013 Posts: 16 Location: Dublin
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:23 am Post subject: |
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I have heard that coffee grounds are good for rhododendrons. They are slightly acidic and add volume to the soil. Has anyone tried coffee grounds with these or any other type of plant? What was your level of success?
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