Provado Vine Weevil Killer and Provado Ultimate Bug Killer are not affected by the recent restrictions, which will apply for two years. .
It's a bit complicated,but three neonicotinoid insecticides have been banned, including one (imidacloprid) that used to be used in these two products, but the formula was changed a couple of years ago, to an ingredient called thiacloprid. The main impact will be on the agricultural industry, where imidacloprid is widely used.
The only 'domestic' product affected is Provado Lawn Grub Killer.
Had a look at the roots today and it looked like moss I couldn't make out the roots at all. I didn't want to scrape away the 'moss' too much incase I damaged my plant more. Have repotted it and now we wait to see.
The foliage that was there has been growing very well ... just the rest of the plant is bare
The roots of rhododendrons are fibrous. At least you didn't see any vine weevil grubs. Keep it in light shade and take care not to overwater it.
It may well grow leggy. They don't tend to break from old wood unless pruned. If you could be sure that it is healthy I would be tempted to prune it back now to stimulate new growth from lower down. Now is the best time to prune rhododendrons. The alternative is to let it grow and flower next spring. and then cut it back - it just means another year before you can get it into a good structural shape.
Oh dear, it does look as if it is barely clinging on to life. There is a lot woody tissue that will need to be kept alive, and only a few leaves to produce the energy to do it. I think if you leave it then it doesn't stand much chance. I think i can see a few leaves close to the base. I would cut back everything else, and leave these. Put it somewhere sheltered and hope for the best. Provided that whatever brought it to this state (disease, overwatering, vine weevil) is now gone then there is a good chance it will recover. If you have just given it a rhododendron feed then don't give it anything else, other than rain water when it needs it.
I transplanted a huge rhodi from the south side of the house to a southwest (full sun) location after blooming last summer. It was a hard winter and cool spring, but the buds are still perky. The problem is that 85% of the leaves are curled maroon-brown tubes, and the plant looks very gangly. I added Miracle Grow acidifier and additional watering, but leaves keep dropping. I was told to scratch the bark and look for green inside? If it seems to be alive, will new leaves come in green? Should I prune the spindliest branches or leaves with no buds and see if that helps? It looks awful!
Hi Ive just joined the forum, I to have a question regarding my rhodedendrum plant it has buds on it, but all the leaves have turned a funny colour and dropped of , I think it's possibly dead.
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Thank you all so much - will check it out this weekend.
Provado Vine Weevil Killer and Provado Ultimate Bug Killer are not affected by the recent restrictions, which will apply for two years. .
It's a bit complicated,but three neonicotinoid insecticides have been banned, including one (imidacloprid) that used to be used in these two products, but the formula was changed a couple of years ago, to an ingredient called thiacloprid. The main impact will be on the agricultural industry, where imidacloprid is widely used.
The only 'domestic' product affected is Provado Lawn Grub Killer.
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Hi all,
Had a look at the roots today and it looked like moss I couldn't make out the roots at all. I didn't want to scrape away the 'moss' too much incase I damaged my plant more. Have repotted it and now we wait to see.
The foliage that was there has been growing very well ... just the rest of the plant is bare
Will keep posting updates
The roots of rhododendrons are fibrous. At least you didn't see any vine weevil grubs. Keep it in light shade and take care not to overwater it.
It may well grow leggy. They don't tend to break from old wood unless pruned. If you could be sure that it is healthy I would be tempted to prune it back now to stimulate new growth from lower down. Now is the best time to prune rhododendrons. The alternative is to let it grow and flower next spring. and then cut it back - it just means another year before you can get it into a good structural shape.
Hi Gold1locks,
Please take a look at the photos, how far back should I prune it? As you can see there are only a few leaves on it ...sadly.
Thanks
Oh dear, it does look as if it is barely clinging on to life. There is a lot woody tissue that will need to be kept alive, and only a few leaves to produce the energy to do it. I think if you leave it then it doesn't stand much chance. I think i can see a few leaves close to the base. I would cut back everything else, and leave these. Put it somewhere sheltered and hope for the best. Provided that whatever brought it to this state (disease, overwatering, vine weevil) is now gone then there is a good chance it will recover. If you have just given it a rhododendron feed then don't give it anything else, other than rain water when it needs it.
I transplanted a huge rhodi from the south side of the house to a southwest (full sun) location after blooming last summer. It was a hard winter and cool spring, but the buds are still perky. The problem is that 85% of the leaves are curled maroon-brown tubes, and the plant looks very gangly. I added Miracle Grow acidifier and additional watering, but leaves keep dropping. I was told to scratch the bark and look for green inside? If it seems to be alive, will new leaves come in green? Should I prune the spindliest branches or leaves with no buds and see if that helps? It looks awful!
Hi Ive just joined the forum, I to have a question regarding my rhodedendrum plant it has buds on it, but all the leaves have turned a funny colour and dropped of , I think it's possibly dead.
Are you keeping it indoors? If so, that will be why it is not happy.
It might recover with the right treatment. All you need to know here:
http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/plant-finder/rhododendron-marcel-menard/