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Rhododendron - leaves eaten

vikki2vikki2 Posts: 11
in Problem solving
hello, I bought a rhododendron, my first ever, at the beginning of the year. it is in ericaceous soil in a large deep pot. something is eating the leaves. can anyone advise. I am uploading a picture. Can anyone help please.

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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    It looks very similar to vine weevil damage.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They do get vine weevil damage, and that what that is.
    Unfortunately, in pots, they're more susceptible to everything, especially if the pot isn't big enough and they become stressed.
    Containers need to be huge to give the roots room to spread, as they're shallow rooted shrubs. Good soil, not just compost, is also required, and rainwater if your domestic supply is unsuitable.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • vikki2vikki2 Posts: 11
    thank you, will treat. vikki

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