'Rhiannon',

It is quite likely that the roots of the shrub are too dry during the
late summer when the flower buds form.

Encourage your friend to keep its roots moist during the growing season
and its performance should improve.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.




"Rhiannon S" wrote in message
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Asked on behalf of a friend with no computer:

She has a rhododendron that has never flowered since she bought it.
It was
flowering in the garden centre, but in the two years since it's been
in the
garden it's produced no flowers, but does have some large buds that
never do
anything.

Can anyone suggest what might be stopping it from flowering?
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