Rhododendron and Russian Sage Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Consistently
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
  
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
  
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
  
Chlorosis, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Watering Rhododendron and Russian Sage
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 Rhododendron and Russian Sage Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Rhododendron and Russian Sage 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 Rhododendron and Russian Sage is as follows:
Watering Rhododendron in Summer: Consistently
Watering Rhododendron in Winter: Ample Water
Watering Russian Sage in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Russian Sage in Winter: Average Water
Rhododendron and Russian Sage 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 Rhododendron and Russian Sage diseases is very important factor of Rhododendron and Russian Sage Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Rhododendron: Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust and Silver leaf
- Russian Sage: Chlorosis and Red blotch
Rhododendron and Russian Sage Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Rhododendron and Russian Sage care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Rhododendron and Russian Sage pruning is done as follows:
Rhododendron pruning: Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs
Russian Sage pruning: Prune in early spring and Prune regularly
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Rhododendron and Russian Sage fertilizers are as follows:
- Rhododendron fertilizers: Apply 12-10-18 NPK and General garden fertilizer
- Russian Sage fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer