How to Plant a Rhododendron Bush

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Overview

Rhododendron bushes produce beautiful flowers and foliage and hardy plants for your landscape. This flowering bush is popular across the U.S.; it's easy to grow and maintain.

Step 1

Rhododendrons are sensitive to direct sunlight and heat; plant it where it will receive filtered sunlight.

Step 2

Dig a wide hole as deep as the root ball of the plant. Rhododendrons are shallow rooted plants, so planting it too deep will inhibit its growth.

Step 3

Rhododendrons do not require fertilization, but a good compost will encourage a healthy growing plant. Mix the compost into the soil annually to feed the roots and encourage strong, healthy growth.

Tips and Warnings

Rhododendrons are tolerant of shade, but it's better if they are not entirely in a shady spot.

Things You'll Need

Shovel
Water
Rhododendron bush

References

Rhododendron Society
University of Missouri

Who Can Help

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Nicoline Keavy has been writing for over 20 years. After Nicoline received her MBA at University of Washington, she has enjoyed a career of managing several online non profit organizations. Nicoline Keavy has been published in over 3000 publications over the last 20 years.

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