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Bluebell and Rhododendron Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
1.8 Fertilizers
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available

Watering Bluebell and Rhododendron

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Bluebell and Rhododendron Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Bluebell and Rhododendron care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Bluebell and Rhododendron is as follows:

  • Watering Bluebell in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Bluebell in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently

  • Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water

Bluebell and Rhododendron Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Bluebell and Rhododendron diseases is very important factor of Bluebell and Rhododendron Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Bluebell: Red blotch
  • Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf

Bluebell and Rhododendron Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Bluebell and Rhododendron care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Bluebell and Rhododendron pruning is done as follows:

  • Bluebell pruning: Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Rhododendron pruning: Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Bluebell and Rhododendron fertilizers are as follows:

  • Bluebell fertilizers: High amounts of nutrients and organic fertlizers
  • Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer