The fat buds at the tips of these rhododendron branches are flower buds that already have formed. They'll open next spring. Q: A native rhododendron that we bought and planted a couple years ago is ...
Q: I have a ‘Bergie Larsen’ rhododendron that won’t set buds. Any tips? A: The most likely culprits are too much nitrogen fertilizer or too-late pruning. Nitrogen fertilizer pushes rhodies to produce ...
What is that rhododendron doing re-blooming in the middle of October? Well, actually, it might be more correct to think of it as jumping the gun on next spring rather than re-blooming. Although it ...
Rhododendrons are among the most beautiful of all shrubs when it comes to providing spring blooms in Pacific Northwest gardens. There are, however, a few things to keep in mind when you plant and care ...
Spring is in the air and spring flowers are blooming all around. Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris joined host Margaret Larson on the show today to explain when and how to prune rhododendrons and azaleas ...
Q. The two beautiful rhododendron bushes in front of our home are full of buds for next year. They are now 20 years old and are getting so large that we can't see out from the window. What is the best ...
It happens to all of us. We fall in love with a spectacular flowering rhododendron at the nursery; then plant it right in front of our picture window so we can look out to admire the attractive blooms ...
One of the most frequent questions we hear at our garden center is ``when should I prune my rhododendrons?'' The easy - and correct - answer is ``most any time.'' Rhododendrons are resilient shrubs ...
A: I’ve heard this from folks observing hydrangeas and gardenias too, all in bloom this last month! Granted, multiple blooms throughout the year are characteristic of some varieties, like Encore ...
Q: I have had 2 rhododendron plants for a few years. They are quite woody now, can I cut them back? A: Generally, there is little need for pruning rhododendrons. However, you may opt to do so if you ...