Why don't my rhododendron buds open?

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Why don't my rhododendron buds open?

asked Feb 5, 2022 by anonymous

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Answer :

could be too much shade or soil needs to be ph 4.5 to 6.

answered Feb 5, 2022 by anonymous

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