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Post by Fractal on May 28, 2011 13:04:06 GMT
My mum bought this lovely Rhododendron 'Blue Peter' on one of those lime tolerant rootstocks the other day. Smashing plant I think you'll agree!  It will be interesting to see how it does.   |
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Post by peony on May 28, 2011 14:52:43 GMT
I didn't know there was such a plant SteveN, I'll be interested to know how it does. I assume your Mum's soil is chalky |
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Post by Fractal on May 28, 2011 15:12:14 GMT
Heavy clay and neutral. These rootstocks were developed from a single wild Rhododendron growing in a limestone quarry in Germany. It means that anyone can now grow them, even on alkaline soils.
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Post by Cherry on May 28, 2011 15:12:25 GMT
It is beautiful SteveN. They are well tested now and it should be great for her, however, your soil should be neutral where you are shouldn't it?
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Post by Fractal on May 28, 2011 15:13:20 GMT
She has had Rhodo's over the years but they gradually decline due to the soil.
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Post by Geranium on May 28, 2011 19:49:44 GMT
I had one a couple of years ago, SteveN, as my soil is neutral. It flowered, then a few weeks later, turned up its toes.  I had the receipt and label, so I complained to the GC. They weren't very nice about it - they tried to say it must have been vine weevil. I insisted, as there was a notice up to guarantee plants. Eventually, I was graciously allowed to choose 'plants to the value'.  I was disappointed, though - I liked my rhododendron! I don't feel I want to try again at the moment. |
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Post by Fractal on May 28, 2011 21:05:03 GMT
It is beautiful SteveN. They are well tested now and it should be great for her, however, your soil should be neutral where you are shouldn't it? Indeed, I think it is neutral though generally heavy clay which apparently these inkarho root stocks are able to grow in. Mums was of course planted with plenty of compost worked into the area |
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Post by floydie on May 28, 2011 21:13:56 GMT
Im tempted to try one, but dont rhododendrons kill other plans in the area??
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Post by merlin on May 28, 2011 21:54:36 GMT
A fantastic breakthrough, I heard about only last week, could have been from Chelsea or on GQT. These specialists never give up do they. One day someone will breed a rose that's totally resistant to BB, flowers all season, Gentian blue and a knock-out perfume. |
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Post by merlin on May 28, 2011 21:55:53 GMT
Ps; I'd kill for that lovely blue Aquilegia |
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Post by Fractal on Jul 13, 2011 22:13:47 GMT
Whats BB Merlin?
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I had the receipt and label, so I complained to the GC. They weren't very nice about it - they tried to say it must have been vine weevil. I insisted, as there was a notice up to guarantee plants. Eventually, I was graciously allowed to choose 'plants to the value'. 
