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Check out Linda's site, wonderful veggie info for the west coast www.lindagilkeson.ca
Yes, skip the peat, a mix of leaf mulch and rotted manure is better. Make sure when you plant the rhodo in it's new home to plant it at the same...
There was a daylily farm in Cobble Hill ( north of Victoria ) the last time I was up that way, try google, sorry can't recall a name. good luck.
Any comments about growing a Drimys Lanceolata Pepper Tree? I'm in greater Victoria, love the look of this shrub. Any problems with deer eating...
I don't have a Ramapo in my collection, so can't give you any personal experience, just general experience that the more shade a rhodo has the...
Does it matter to you when you get bloom? That could be a factor as well, Snow Lady is early, Ramapo is a bit later. There are lots of rhodos...
I had similar damage two years ago, this year, behind fencing, the tree is covered with apples and doing very well.
I have moved many mature rhodos thru the years, best results come when transplant takes place in the fall once the rain has started. If you move...
If you aren't in a hurry, visit your local garden centers and check out what's in bloom at different times thru the spring and early summer....
In my garden, I have many rhodos and the few that are still in the windy area ( i've moved most from this area )do not thrive. I am south of you,...
You mentioned wanting colour, have you considered a non deciduous tree? Eucryphia is a good one, flowers in August or Magnolia Grandiflora,...
Russell Nursery on Wain Rd in North Saanich has an excellent selection of trees and a very knowledgable staff.
You can get lots of info on a this site: hirsutum.info
http://hirsutum.info/rhododendron/hybrids/detail.php?start=S&id=18332&offset=900 Here is some info on the parentage of Summer Summit, might...
