"wayne crimi" wrote:

I used Holly-Tone fertilizer in the spring when I first planted it.

Excellent

When you say "water", are you saying "too much", "too little" or the way the
plant is actually placed in the ground and the type of soil?

Poor drainage is the problem. Rhododendrons need moist soil, especially
when transplanted. However conditions that are too moist will cause root
rot, especially in hot weather and especially in certain varieties.
That is one reason for using raised beds and sphagnum moss when
planting. The raised bed improves drainage and the sphagnum moss helps
moderate the moisture levels in the soil.

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