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Should You Deadhead Rhododendrons

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If you dont do this task your rhody will pump out about the same amount of flowers next spring as it did this year. Try some commonsense housekeeping but leave the pruning shears in the shed. How To Plant Rhododendrons Close Together Plants Rhododendron Indoor Flowering Plants Part of the Burncoose Nurseries garden video tips collectionwwwburncoosecoukFull collection of gardening videos. Should you deadhead rhododendrons . Go down to the first ring of leaves without taking any leaves off the branch. Most species of rhododendrons will be able to survive this method of pruning but a few cannot so it is worth researching your specific type before using this method. Spent Flower Removal Deadheading. Deadheading rhododendrons is the removal of spent flowers from the bush. Failing to deadhead is not to say leaving the shrub to its own devices will be a failure but as we are growing for ornamental purposes every bit to care helps. Ad Find the job you want. Use finger and...