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more pruning rhododendrons?
Due to family problems, we didn't get around to the major pruning of (common and species) rhododendrons we had planned for this spring, but it is essential that we revitalise the garden as soon as possible as we may need to sell in 2-3 years. A recent thread said that autumn is too late - but what about right now - next year's flowering doesn't matter much, but I wouldn't like to damage the plants permanently. Thanks! -- Klara, Gatwick basin |
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more pruning rhododendrons?
On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 10:18:50 +0100, Klara wrote:
Due to family problems, we didn't get around to the major pruning of (common and species) rhododendrons we had planned for this spring, but it is essential that we revitalise the garden as soon as possible as we may need to sell in 2-3 years. A recent thread said that autumn is too late - but what about right now - next year's flowering doesn't matter much, but I wouldn't like to damage the plants permanently. Thanks! You may get some new growth before winter sets in, but it will be soft and may not come through the winter. I'd leave it IIWY, and perhaps feed the plants with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser (even use straight sulphate of ammonia) in the spring and a couple of times through early and mid-summer, to encourage growth after you've pruned them. A mulch of leafmould or peat over the roots will help keep them moist and keep the growth going during the summer. Water them regularly. As I said before, not all rhodies will survive hard pruning, although the common purple, R. ponticum, will survive anything, even burning. -- Chris E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net |
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more pruning rhododendrons?
In message , Chris Hogg
writes A recent thread said that autumn is too late - but what about right now - next year's flowering doesn't matter much, but I wouldn't like to damage the plants permanently. You may get some new growth before winter sets in, but it will be soft and may not come through the winter. I'd leave it IIWY, and perhaps feed the plants with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser (even use straight sulphate of ammonia) in the spring and a couple of times through early and mid-summer, to encourage growth after you've pruned them. A mulch of leafmould or peat over the roots will help keep them moist and keep the growth going during the summer. Water them regularly. As I said before, not all rhodies will survive hard pruning, although the common purple, R. ponticum, will survive anything, even burning. Thanks, Chris - I'll take a chance with some of the ponticums (after all, they're nearly weeds) and chop them down now, but follow your advice on all the others - and presumably the azaleas as well. Many thanks for your help. -- Klara, Gatwick basin |
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more pruning rhododendrons?
On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 10:18:50 +0100, Klara wrote:
Due to family problems, we didn't get around to the major pruning of (common and species) rhododendrons we had planned for this spring, but it is essential that we revitalise the garden as soon as possible as we may need to sell in 2-3 years. A recent thread said that autumn is too late - but what about right now - next year's flowering doesn't matter much, but I wouldn't like to damage the plants permanently. Thanks! You may get some new growth before winter sets in, but it will be soft and may not come through the winter. I'd leave it IIWY, and perhaps feed the plants with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser (even use straight sulphate of ammonia) in the spring and a couple of times through early and mid-summer, to encourage growth after you've pruned them. A mulch of leafmould or peat over the roots will help keep them moist and keep the growth going during the summer. Water them regularly. As I said before, not all rhodies will survive hard pruning, although the common purple, R. ponticum, will survive anything, even burning. -- Chris E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net |
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