Moving a Rhododendron
 

I have been offered a potted rhododendron. It is reputedly
a rooted layer from a much larger specimen, which looks like
a typical wild R. Ponticum, although I am no expert. The plant
is about two feet high above the soil level in the pot. However
it is well rooted into the soil beneath the pot. Should I try and
take these roots with it and then cut it out of the pot when I get
it home, or just chop them off?

Moving a Rhododendron
 

"Tahiri" wrote

I have been offered a potted rhododendron. It is reputedly
a rooted layer from a much larger specimen, which looks like
a typical wild R. Ponticum, although I am no expert. The plant
is about two feet high above the soil level in the pot. However
it is well rooted into the soil beneath the pot. Should I try and
take these roots with it and then cut it out of the pot when I get
it home, or just chop them off?
If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling
yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds.
--
Regards. Bob Hobden.
Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK

Moving a Rhododendron
 

If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling
yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds.

In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need
something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The
embankment between levels is ours, fortunately.

Chris - Yes, it is just coming into flower. This one is attractive because
it is free. If this looks like working I have room for other colours as
well!
Thanks.

Moving a Rhododendron
 

On 29/05/2013 09:35, Tahiri wrote:
If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling
yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds.

In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need
something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The
embankment between levels is ours, fortunately.

Chris - Yes, it is just coming into flower. This one is attractive because
it is free. If this looks like working I have room for other colours as
well!
Thanks.


With care you should be able to cut the pot away from the roots that
have grown out.

Moving a Rhododendron
 

In article , david@abacus-
nurseries.co.uk says...

On 29/05/2013 09:35, Tahiri wrote:
If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling
yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds.

In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need
something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The
embankment between levels is ours, fortunately.

Chris - Yes, it is just coming into flower. This one is attractive because
it is free. If this looks like working I have room for other colours as
well!
Thanks.


With care you should be able to cut the pot away from the roots that
have grown out.

I've sometimes had to cut tight/trapped pots off plants that I
forgot about or kept far too long before deciding where to plant them.
A pair of sharp kitchen scissors will cut pot-plastic, and the underside
can be cut into small enough sections from the holes, to free the
escaped roots.

Janet.

Moving a Rhododendron
 

"Tahiri" wrote
If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling
yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds.

In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need
something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The
embankment between levels is ours, fortunately.

If it's a steep bank it may be too free draining for it, they like a bit of
moisture at the roots. Among other plants that might be considered are Holly
which you can purchase quite cheaply if you go to a hedging specialist.
--
Regards. Bob Hobden.
Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK

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"Tahiri" wrote
If it's Ponticum then just burn it or take it down the Council Recycling
yard. That's unless you want to grow pernicious weeds.

In this case, Yes, I do! We have a large, fairly wild garden but need
something to provide some privacy from the garden uphill of ours. The
embankment between levels is ours, fortunately.

If it's a steep bank it may be too free draining for it, they like a bit of
moisture at the roots. Among other plants that might be considered are Holly
which you can purchase quite cheaply if you go to a hedging specialist.
--
Regards. Bob Hobden.
Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK