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Rhododendron in pot

LottieGYLottieGY Posts: 45
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I bought a load of garden pots from a neighbour who was emigrating. Thought I'd leave them be and see what comes up. Exciting stuff, and will probably lead to several ID help requests on this forum! For now, I do know there's a rhododendron in a large pot which is just starting to sprout new leaves. Would anyone have any advice on how best to care for this? I'm guessing it will be ok to stay in the pot rather than the ground? And the GW email reminder said about giving it some foid round about now. Anything else to do? Thanks image

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  • LottieGYLottieGY Posts: 45
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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Hi LottieGY, Rhodo's need acid soil so I'd leave it in the pot as it's likely growing in ericaceous (acid) compost.  You can get ericaceous liquid feeds which would be perfect - even places like Wilkos have it. 

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • LottieGYLottieGY Posts: 45
    Wonderful. Thank you both very much.
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