Blooming rhododendron together with hydrangea and azalea transform the garden into a paradise.
But some gardeners face difficulties when trying to achieve lush flowering from rhododendron.
Beginning gardeners don’t even realize that the plant will be covered with flowers if certain crops are planted nearby.
The secret is not in feeding and watering. Even soil fertility does not play the first role. These nuances are important, but not as much as the planting site.
Rhododendron grows well only in open ground. And next to it you should plant a coniferous tree.
A great option is a thuja or a low-growing spruce. The plants have a good symbiosis, so without much effort, the rhododendron will bloom profusely.
The plant likes loose soil with an acidity of 4.5-5.5. The exception is the Inkaro hybrids, for which the optimal pH level is no more than 6.5. If the soil is heavy, loamy, then it can be improved by adding river sand.
