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Hydrangea and Rhododendron Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic
1.5.2 Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
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 Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea and Rhododendron Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea and Rhododendron is as follows:

  • Watering Hydrangea in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Hydrangea in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently

  • Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water

Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea and Rhododendron diseases is very important factor of Hydrangea and Rhododendron Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Hydrangea: Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot and Powdery mildew
  • Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf

Hydrangea and Rhododendron Pruning

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

  • Hydrangea pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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. Hydrangea and Rhododendron fertilizers are as follows:

  • Hydrangea fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer