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Rhododendron curling / wilting

bullygumdropsbullygumdrops Posts: 6
in Problem solving
I planted this in spring and all was healthy until about a month ago - I’ve tried watering lots, but with little joy. 

Does anyone know what is wrong and any suggestions to fix!

Thanks

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  • DevonianDevonian Posts: 176
    Is it in the shade? Rhododendrons really don't like too much sun, especially the hot midday sun.
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    What type of soil do you have, they do well in acid soil 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • bullygumdropsbullygumdrops Posts: 6
    It’s in a fairly sunny spot, but not all day. The soil is 5.5ph. 

    I’ve dug it out, roughed up the roots a bit and replanted it. Fingers crossed!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's also very close to that wall, which can make it drier. Did you replant in the same place?
    A shadier spot with more room would be best.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Too sunny and too dry, would be my guess.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
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