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How to Protect Rhododendrons in Winter
12.06.2023 - 01:02 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Protect Rhododendrons in WinterLike humans, there are some plants that come alive in the dead of winter and then there are some that need a little something extra to get through the cold months.
Rhododendrons, like yours truly, need a little winter consideration.
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We’re not talking a ton of care. Depending on where you live, it could be as simple as tossing down some mulch and pruning off any broken branches. But in other areas, the process can be a bit more involved.
In our guide to growing rhododendrons, we cover how to cultivate these plants in your landscape.
In this article, we’ll help your rhodies weather the chilly months, though you’ll have to find your own solutions for mustering through the winter blahs – I hear yoga helps. Here’s what’s coming up:
Depending on where you live, you might not need to do anything at all when the cold weather arrives. Those in the South or the coastal Pacific areas can just sit back with a mug of hot chocolate and relax.
In areas with occasional heavy freezes or snow, you might just need to head out now and then to provide some temporary protection. But in areas with intense winters, you’ll probably need to be a bit more proactive.
Some rhododendrons (and azaleas, which we’ll cover in more detail in a separate guide), such as the ever-popular hybrid P. J. M. (Rhododendron x ‘P. J. M.’) hardly need any winter care at all.
They’re just naturally winter hardy. Others, like those that are native to warmer regions such as R. calendulaceum, need a lot more love.
By the way, don’t panic if the leaves of your rhododendrons start to curl back and droop during particularly cold
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