"Jacqueline Davidson" wrote:

How about taking a rhody out of a rotting tub and putting it into the
ground? Should we wait?

This should be no problem if you are careful and can keep the root ball
intact. Being in a tub, the plant should have a compact root ball. The
trick is to remove the tub without disturbing the roots. Make sure you
have enough hands if it is a large tub.

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