tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post794395174751183542..comments2024-03-27T11:20:09.563-04:00Comments on Good Things by David: RhododendronsGood Things by Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-14559571150008020232014-12-29T08:47:28.013-05:002014-12-29T08:47:28.013-05:00Veronica,
Rhododendrons do well in partial shade....Veronica,<br /><br />Rhododendrons do well in partial shade. I have several scattered throughout our home. Some are located deep within the woods near the creek behind us, and they do thrive. Keep in mind that if there is a lot of standing water near that creek, the area will not be best for them. They don't tolerate stagnant moisture.<br /><br />Some things to consider: If you're going to plant rhododendrons, it really depends on where you live and what type you're getting. <br /><br />1. In order to get the best effect of these shrubs, it's best to group them together because if you give them too much space in between plantings you will have gaps. Depending on the type you choose (check with your nursery or catalog to see what their estimated growth & pattern will be), keep the larger ones behind the smaller varieties and always plant the shrubs with the root ball not any lower than ground level or you may kill the plant. --make sure your soil is acidic if it's too alkaline (check with your local extension for soil testing). <br /><br />2. Planting time will, again, depend on where you live. If you're here in the Northeast or in the midwest where it is cold now, then yes, early spring is best. If you live in a place where it is hot, your best planting time will be in the fall. <br /><br />3. Spring 2015 officially begins on March 20th. So, think around Easter time or so. <br /><br />I hope this helps!<br /><br />~DavidGood Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-47810980947901337312014-12-27T23:26:47.600-05:002014-12-27T23:26:47.600-05:00Hi! Thank you for your post about Rhododendrons. I...Hi! Thank you for your post about Rhododendrons. I had a question I was hoping you could answer. There is a creek running behind my house in the backyard near the road and I'm looking for a good hardy shrub to plant that will do well in the shade. We have huge hickory trees back there and I wasnt sure if the rhododendron plant would be a good one? And if so, how far apart should I plant them and when is the best time ? I know your post said early spring but is there a more specific date? I'm pretty new at gardening! Thank you so much,I hope to hear back from you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772857988194113533noreply@blogger.com