Rhododendron in complete shade corner -should I move it ?
Ivan Turbinca
6 years ago
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moving a Rhododendron
Comments (1)It is surprising it is even alive. It takes weeks for cuttings to root, not days. Usually they are kept in the shade under glass or plastic since they can't take up moisture until they form roots. That fact it is still alive is amazing. I would shade it with something like a cedar shingle for a year before I did anything with it since it sounds like it is living on borrowed time. Rhodies move easily when they are healthy, but when marginally existing, the slightest mishap could be fatal. This winter it will need protection from winter sun and winter wind....See MoreRhododendron, Azalea and Hydrangea for shade.
Comments (6)The north side of my house allows me to grow azaleas, camellias and hydrangeas there in full shade because sunlight hits several inches from the edge of the small shrubs. The shrubs are in the shade always but the area gets a lot of indirect light from the sun. Another example is when you have a cement driveway nearby. If your planting location is now in full shade, can you post a picture. A few hours of sun or filtered sun may be enough for some varieties such as the PJM Series and several native azaleas like as My Mary. Here is a link that might be useful: Shade tolerant native azalea...See Moreideas for completely shaded patio
Comments (16)Wow - love all the ideas! Thanks! Love the idea of altering the looks of the concrete slab but unfortunately our budget is almost as tiny as our house :) We will have the house painted soon and must keep some $$ set aside for that. We will most likely go with paving in the "hole", moving the fountain to the sunny "Tuscany" side yard where there's several small palms of various types planted. I'll source some great large pots for the patio and some cool hanging arrangements too. Here's some pics of the rest of the rear yard. We are just in the "getting started" phase so this is by no means near completion. We are still fiddling with the flagstone placement - will most likely not use the smaller ones. I have a flat of creeping thyme and a flat of diacondra to plant once the flagstone is installed properly. I'm trying to grow some flowers and leafy veggies in the raised beds. Not much sun back there. Horrible compacted adobe in the old "lawn" area. The backyard was totally over-planted with trees. There were trees on top of trees. There were five 25-30' avocado trees planted on that slope. I don't know if we will be able to keep that leaning tree (almost in our neighbor's yard) and two Brazilian Peppers because they are so misshapen. A arborist is coming to have a look at them next week. The side yards are in much better shape, thankfully!...See MoreLooking for a dwarf tree for complete SHADE - zone 6
Comments (6)4' is not a tree!! In fact, most shrubs will exceed 4' in time. Check out what shade shrubs might do well in your location - hydrangeas, rhododendrons, pieris, Japanese holly, clethra, leucothoe, etc. but be aware that pruning to maintain desired size may be necessary and that flowering shrubs - even very shade tolerant ones - tend not to bloom very freely in heavy shade. If you are set on a tree, look at dwarf Japanese maples, especially the weeping laceleaf varieties. Depending on specific cultivar and graft location, these too will very often exceed 4' and are not nearly as tolerant of pruning for size control as are most shrubs....See MoreIvan Turbinca
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