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Posted by mike749-2008 6a (My Page) on
Tue, Nov 18, 08 at 12:48

After about 8 years of planting and replanting many, many PJMs I think I have figured out what the problem is (root rot)and now I would like to plant another kind of rhododendron. I'm giving up on the PJMs. None of my other rhododendrons are giving me a problem. However the PJM when healthy were my favorite so I ask if there are any other kinds of rhododendrons that will live in my 6a zone that are similar to PJMs but not prone to root rot. The qualities I like in the PJMs is size of leaf, color of leaf in winter, bloom, structure and size of the plant.

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Yes, PJM requires exceptional drainage. I had the same problem until I planted them on top of about five inches of sand, which in turn are above about 2 inches of gravel. The shrub is also about 3-4 inches above ground. Most of the hybrids with minus var minus Carolinianum in the parentage have similar dtainage requirments.

You might want to try Olga. I have not had the problems with Olga that I have had with PJM. I find this is interesting becuase the parentage is very similar. Olga is often called the pink PJM. IMHO Olga has better color, and blooms right on PJM's heels.

Two other Mezzit introductions are Landmark and Milestone, both of which have done very well for me.

All the above are listed on the ARS.

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All rhododendrons are prone to root rot. They need excellent drainage. PJM is about the toughest rhododendron there is. It takes deep shade and blooms. It takes the hardest winters. It keeps its small size.

Before replanting the same area, try a raised bed. It is the best solution for root rot problems.

Here is a link that might be useful: Section on raised beds.

  
 

 

 


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