Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Rhododendron Not Blooming: Why Rhododendron Bushes Do Not Flower

By Kristi Waterworth Blooming rhododendrons look like colorful, puffy clouds floating through the landscape, so when they don’t deliver, not only is it a huge disappointment, but a cause for concern for many gardeners. No blooms on rhododendrons is rarely caused by anything serious, though, and with a little gardening know how, you can easily get a rhododendron to bloom. Read on to learn what can be done for a rhododendron not blooming. When Rhododendron Bushes Do Not Flower Like many plants in the landscape, rhododendrons have very specific needs that must be met before they will bloom freely. If your plant set buds, but didn’t bloom, the buds were probably frost-nipped or destroyed by cold, drying winds. More commonly, though, buds aren’t set at all, guaranteeing non-flowering rhododendrons the following spring. Among problems of rhododendron, not blooming is one of the easiest to cure. Here are the most common causes

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