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Fresh new leaves in between rhododendron flowers

Carole BarnetttCarole Barnettt Posts: 3
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Hi,

I have a beautiful rhododendron in a pot just started showing beautiful blooms, and there are lots of new green tall leaves growing between older leaves.  I don't know whether I should snip them off or just leave them alone.  Will they stop more blooms appearing ?

 

thanks for any advice

 

Carole (Novice gardener)image

 

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  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    If you want the plant to get bigger, leave them alone. Is the plant in a big enough pot to support the extra growth?
  • Carole BarnetttCarole Barnettt Posts: 3

    Thanks,  Yes I believe so, at least for this years growth.  May need repotting next season.  I will leave well alone then.

    regards

    Carole

  • PalaisglidePalaisglide Posts: 3,414

    Carole, leave it, the only thing you need do is once the flowers have died back pull of the old buds that are left, the old flower in other words. My Rhododendron is an old one planted in earth which needs to be acidic mulching with peat will do you can still get peat though some will jump on me saying it is ruining the planet. I can think of plenty of other things that will ruin the planet faster.

    you will need to pot on at some time if there's not room to plant in soil, the best time is just after flowering. They like semi shade Not full sun and last for years, mine is nearly thirty, a slight trim every few years and a mulch once a year is all it needs.

    Frank.

  • Carole BarnetttCarole Barnettt Posts: 3

    Hi Frank,

     

    Thanks for your advice, I will leave the new shoots alone. The reason they (I have 2) are in pots is because I am in a clay soil area.  I believe they don't do too well in clay soil.

     

    regards

    Carole

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