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Old 01-10-2003, 11:32 PM
Chris Stewart
 
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"Evelyn Usher" wrote in message
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Hi there,

Should I feed, cut back etc my rhododendrons now or wait to the spring.
They are planted in raised borders with peat?
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Evelyn


Hi Evelyn,
Unless they have grown huge, or are in the way, don't cut them
back too much. You'll lose the flowers for next year. Better to wait till
it's flowered next year, brake off the bracts (?) once the flowers are past,
and cut back a third of the branches on the bush each year - that way you
maintain some flowers at least. Have you tried any of the rhodi sites for
advice?? Try here
http://www.rhodogroup-rhs.org/
or have a look on google.
Chris S