A reader seeks advice about her wilting rhododendron, and how to revive it. Theresa H. of Santa Rosa asks: The leaves of my rhododendron are curling inward and turning brown, and the plant is wilting.

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Q:I've dug up camellias and rhododendrons from various places (with permission, of course), but so far only a couple have survived the transplanting process. Most seem to die within a few months.

A: Rhododendrons and azaleas are especially susceptible to a fungal wilt disease called Phytophthora root rot. The Phytophthora fungus enters the roots of the plant from infested soil and clogs the ...

Master Gardener Dorothy George says: Winter injury to rhododendron is a concern in Michigan. The problem is wind burn (aka desiccation injury), resulting from a lack of moisture needed to replenish ...

Q: I have been having problems with one of my rhododendrons all summer. Scattered branches have been wilting and dying. This starts with the outer parts of those branches. I’ve looked for clues and ...

Most rhododendrons struggle in the typical neutral to alkaline soils in the Chicago area. They perform well in acidic soils (pH of 6.0 and lower) that are light, well-drained and rich in organic ...

Rhododendrons are timeless garden classics and, with the right care, can live for a century or more. But, as they age, they can begin to look woody, straggly and bare-limbed. Whether you’ve inherited ...

Q: I have two rhododendrons in my front yard that are looking very straggly. When can I prune them and how much without killing them? A: While it is possible to prune these plants anytime from early ...

Why Your Rhododendron's Leaves Are Rolling Up and Wilting (And What to Do About It) April 23, 2021 0 Why Your Rhododendron's Leaves Are Rolling Up and Wilting (And What to Do About It) ...