Dwarf rhododendrons may be small in stature, but their bold and beautiful blooms command attention. While some rhododendron varieties can grow as tall as 20 feet, these petite plants only tower one to ...

PORT ANGELES — Guest speaker Bob Zimmerman will discuss rhododendron varieties that grow naturally in the wild, how to grow these rhododendrons from seed and why it might be a good idea to do so at ...

Most Puget Sound gardeners have at least a couple of rhododendrons in their yards. It’s the fail-safe foundation shrub that will cope with our weather, is deer-proof and will reliably turn on a ...

Many garden enthusiasts are leery of planting rhododendrons and azaleas, afraid that anything so showy must be a diva that demands pampering. Not true, said Tere Cole, lead horticulturalist at Holden ...

If soil and weather conditions are optimal, opt to plant rhododendron in the ground for maximum growth. Thriving greenery and colorful blooms are two of the best ways to bring an outdoor space to life ...

Use these tips for pruning rhododendrons to get a burst of fresh foliage and flowers. Although generally low-maintenance, rhododendrons occasionally do need pruning to rejuvenate them. Timely pruning ...

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) ...

Today’s column concerns rhododendrons. It is based on a discussion with Mark Brand, the University of Connecticut’s rhododendron specialist. A good rhododendrons site is the north or east side of a ...

Some recent research has been done in Oregon that found a number of rhododendrons resistant to the azalea lace bug. (Janet Eastman/The Oergonian/OregonLive) Rainy as it is, spring has sprung and that ...