This growth sounds normal for planting just this past April. The bush is
well settled if it is putting out new leaves and greenery. From your
description, it is getting plenty of sun.

When I have planted new, small rhodos, the growth in 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th years has
been much more than the 1st year.

James


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My husband planted a small (about 8-10 inches)rhodie last April in a
woodsy spot that gets lots of morning sun, but mainly mottled sun at
best, the rest of the day. While it seems to be doing OK, nice and green
still, put out a round of new leaves, etc, it doesn't seem to be getting
any taller or much wider, for that matter. Is this typical? My guess is
that it's hopefully still busily putting down lots of nice roots, and
will start growing bigger next year, that's all it is, just a guess.

We have a lot of azaleas around the general area, which are doing great,
but this is our first experience with rhodies.

TIA

elaine
charlottesville, va