Problem with Rhododendron

maxturbo · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:54 pm Post subject: Problem with Rhododendron

Hi Everybody,

My wife has grown Rhododendrons in the same garden for many years and with no problems. Now my wife has purchased a new Rhododendron from a garden centre in june 2011. This shrub has not grown very well since planted in the garden. I attach a photo. Does she have soil problems in this area of the garden or does it have some disease? Any solutions would be appreciated.

michael brenock · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:03 pm Post subject:

this is hardly a soil problem. This looks like a serious disease that appears to have killed or is killing the shrub. As all the branches appeared to be affected it is probably a systemic or root disease. Lift it out and check whether roots are healthy (white) or diseased (black). If the roots are black then the plant is dead
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)