Rhododendrons prefer soil that is loamy, well-draining, and acidic (<6.0) and with a high content of organic matter. Amend or avoid areas with heavy clay soils that can lead to root rot.

For sheer "flower power," few landscape shrubs can match the colorful elegance of rhododendrons. Available in a wide array of colors including white, pink, red, lavender and deep purple, their flowers ...

Other problems include root rot (in poorly drained soils), winter dieback, and diseases such as leaf blight, canker and powdery mildew. Rhododendrons find many uses in the landscape. In large ...