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Old rhododendron buds turning brown
karen_telling5551
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Hi all,
I have an old rhododendron, planted by the previous owners about 20 years ago. It is planted in an awkward spot on a slope in a rockery. It looks a bit straggly but three years ago it had the most glorious display of flowers in May. Sadly last year it got caught by a May frost despite me attempting to cover it. This year it has lots of buds but some are already turning brown
I keep it watered at dry times of the year and use a feed supplement for acid plants. I have a large roll of garden fleece in case of late frosts. Any more ideas to prevent the buds turning brown. I love on the edge of exmoor at a height of around 500 feet. The garden is pretty sheltered but we have had some vicious cold winds recently. Many thanks.
I have an old rhododendron, planted by the previous owners about 20 years ago. It is planted in an awkward spot on a slope in a rockery. It looks a bit straggly but three years ago it had the most glorious display of flowers in May. Sadly last year it got caught by a May frost despite me attempting to cover it. This year it has lots of buds but some are already turning brown
I keep it watered at dry times of the year and use a feed supplement for acid plants. I have a large roll of garden fleece in case of late frosts. Any more ideas to prevent the buds turning brown. I love on the edge of exmoor at a height of around 500 feet. The garden is pretty sheltered but we have had some vicious cold winds recently. Many thanks.
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