Problems with Rhododendrons

Rhododendrons are very tough plants, generally their needs are fairly minimal.  Free draining soil and plenty of water, and acid soil and you should be good to go.  At RhodoDirect we have very few problems growing rhododendrons in our own garden.  Our freezing winters are good for cleaning up any bug problems and our soil is good, our property is an old river bed so drainage is excellent.  However there are a number of common problems that other gardeners may experience. Read through our Rhododendron Care & Advice Posts below for information on problems you may experience at home.

  • Burnt Leaves (Wind Burn)
  • Thrips
  • Holes in the leaves eaten by bugs
  • Mildew
Hot Winds, Cooked Flowers, and Resilient Rhododendrons
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Fighting Thrips the Natural Way
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Yellow Leaves? It’s Not Always a Problem – Here’s What Your Rhododendron Is Telling You
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Powdery Mildew on Plants: Spot It, Stop It, Prevent It!”
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Bud Blast
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Thrip Tips: Battling Tiny Garden Terrors with Big Results
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Why Do Rhododendron Leaves Droop in Winter?
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Why do some of our rhodo’s leaves go yellow, orange or red?
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Why are My Rhododendrons Flowering Out of Season?
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