Is it a rhododendron or an azalea? It can be puzzling because all azaleas are rhododendrons, but not all rhododendrons are azaleas. Both plants are woody, rounded shrubs in the Ericaceae (blueberry) ...

For several years, I have been dealing with a common problem that specifically affects camellias called camellia flower blight and caused by the fungus Ciborinia camelliae. In the spring when the ...

Rhododendrons come in thousands of colourful and bright varieties, as well as ranging in sizes to suit bigger gardens or containers. From large pastel blooms in pinks and purples to the more fiery ...

The fat buds at the tips of these rhododendron branches are flower buds that already have formed. They'll open next spring. Q: A native rhododendron that we bought and planted a couple years ago is ...

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many gardeners and homeowners who share my love of rhododendrons and azaleas. One experience that stands out was when a client — who has since ...

Rhododendrons flower outside the McHenry Library at UC Santa Cruz. According to rhodygarden.org, “There are more than 1,200 different natural species in the Genus Rhododendron. These wild types, ...

Q: I have a ‘Bergie Larsen’ rhododendron that won’t set buds. Any tips? A: The most likely culprits are too much nitrogen fertilizer or too-late pruning. Nitrogen fertilizer pushes rhodies to produce ...

THE fragrant rhododendron is one of the most sweetly scented plants at this time of year, or any other time. Many of the rhododendrons grown in gardens have no scent, although some have, but none is ...