Planting, pruning and caring for a Rhododendron | The RHS

Planting, pruning and caring for a Rhododendron with RHS Horticultural Team Leader Jack Aldridge. Discover everything you need to know about growing healthy, beautiful rhododendrons, whether you’re planting for the first time or learning how to prune properly, this beginner-friendly guide covers it all.

00:00 Planting in the ground
02:34 Pot growing
03:48 Rhododendron varieties
05:29 Dead heading
05:49 Pruning timing
06:25 Smaller plant pruning
06:43 Larger specimen pruning
07:27 Bark type and pruning note
07:50 Bud blast

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Further information on Rhododendrons can be found here:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/rhodode...
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/types/s...
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/rhodode...


Rhododendron mentioned:
'Christmas Cheer' - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/91155/r...
arboretum - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/14886/r...
rex - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/15573/r...
racemosum, 'Rock Rose' - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/89788/r...
pacysanthum - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/23688/r...
'Golden Oriole' - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/155463/...
Azalea, 'Goldtopas' - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/82462/r...