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- A lush rhododendron at the garden house
- When is the best rhododendron planting time
- The rhododendrons grow well and thrive
- Step 1 - Rhododendron preparation and planting
- Step 2 - Rhododendron care after planting
- Tips & Tricks
A lush rhododendron at the garden house
One of our most popular plants in the garden or park. The enormous variety of species and colors of rhododendrons makes some hobby gardeners to become passionate collectors. Even if the plants are considered to be robust and easy to care for, the question arises of the right care and planting time ...
When is the best rhododendron planting time
To plant rhododendrons is, as with other trees, the best rhododendron planting season from early September to mid-November. The spring planting season begins in early March to mid-May until the leaves are released. Provided it has plus degrees and the ground is no longer frozen.
Advantage: early autumn, the plants rooted well in the warm soil, forming faster new roots and get better through the winter.
The spring planting season begins in early March to May. An advantage of spring planting is that many varieties can be selected in their flowering period.
The rhododendrons grow well and thrive
Whether rhododendron planting time in autumn or spring - rhododendron is planted in the following steps: first carefully loosen any bale or wire mesh, but do not remove it! Dip rhododendron in water for 5 minutes to allow the root ball to fully absorb.
Step 1 - Rhododendron preparation and planting
Dig the planting pit with the spade up to three times the size of the root ball. In case of poorly permeable soil layers, avoid damaging moisture under the bale through gravel drainage. Now mix the excavated soil in the same ratio with moist, light-colored peat and some sand.
Insert rhododendron centered with the bale only 3 cm lower than in the grow. No more!
Lower insertion results in air deficiency and inhibits root regeneration. Then carefully spread the soil around the bale and hit it lightly. Pull a casting edge with the remaining excavation - especially important on slopes.
Step 2 - Rhododendron care after planting
Pay particular attention to sufficient soil moisture after planting. And thorough casting - about 8-12 liters per rhododendron. Water weekly in dry weather. Important: uniform soil moisture, no waterlogging.
Tips & Tricks
When rhododendron planting time to fertilize! Do without fertilizer in autumn. After planting in the spring, sprinkle with 15 to 30 g of complete fertilizer around the plant and scratch lightly. Under no circumstances place fertilizer in the planting hole, otherwise there is a risk of root damage.