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Rhodie that doesn't flower

Lynda TrivettLynda Trivett Posts: 27
in Problem solving

I have a Rhododendron that has massive buds in the spring, expecting large blooms but all that blooms is more foliage. I am wondering if this is actually a Rhodie

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,905

    Hi Lynda. Any chance of uploading a picture to help identify?

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,087

    Rhodos produce their flower buds in summer.  If your pants get dry between August and the winter, the flowers are sacrificed in favour of foliage.   Could that be happening to yours?

    Give it a generous feed of slow release rose or tomato food now and a couple of drinks of liquid rose or tomato food as an instant tonic.  Make sure you use soft or rain water and not hard tap water.  Keep it watered in August and September during dry spells.

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  • Lynda TrivettLynda Trivett Posts: 27

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    Hi Ladybird 4,

    Are these pics any good for id purposes"

    regards

    David

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