Re: Rhodies (but not deer)
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Rhodies (but not deer)
- From: M* R* W*
- Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:28:56 -0600
Hi Gerry--
With the encouragement of the folks on this list (or maybe it was
Woodyplants?) I did just that last spring. The plant survived the
operation, has put out a couple of new shoots that are about 6" long, and
we'll see what happens next year. I didn't know about the 3 years but
that looks about right. It's better than having to tear out an old
rhododendron and replace it, I think, especially if you like the color.
Mary
zone 6 MO
> While we are on the subject of Rhodedendrons, I just read in one of
> my
> gardening books that you could rejuvenate an old overgrown planting
> of
> rhodies (inc. azaleas) by cutting them all back to 6" or so from the
> ground. The author states that it will be three years or so before
> you get
> any blooming, but that the plants will thrive on this treatment.
>
> Has anybody ever tried this?
>
> Gerry
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