Rhodie, dead or alive??
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Karen
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We've had freezing temps. and snow here in Idaho...I thought rhodies could handle winter??? Is this just sad or dead??? So upset, i've been babying this since last spring..
9 answers
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I think it is still alive. I live in super cold WNY, and ours look like that too, but bounce back each year. I would wrap it in burlap for the winter, just for a little protection.
Stacy | BlakeHillHouse
on Nov 15, 2014
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This is what a lot of plants look like when it freezes. As the sun warms the plant and if temps reach above freezing it will return to normal. I would protect it in your area though because even though they are hardy they are still a somewhat delicate plant. I would put 3 or 4 stakes in ground and use burlap or some other material and wrap around the stakes and fill with leaves if you can to protect the plant. The stakes should be right on the outline of the plant wrapping it. good luck
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Nov 15, 2014
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It is not dead it is wintering sorry to see you have snow already.
Lee Cunningham Green
on Nov 16, 2014
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Rhodes are great temperature indicators. The colder it is the tighter the leaves curl to prevent dehydration. The should be just fine when it warms up.
Caroline Berk
on Nov 16, 2014
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azaleas are relatives of rhodies.... I protect mine with burlap/twine here in Michigan
LauraC
on Nov 16, 2014
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As @Caroline Berk says, that's a defense mechanism by the leaves. If your temperatures warm up enough, I highly recommend spraying the leaves with an anti-dessicant like Wilt-Pruf, and creating a burlap buffer, as others have suggested. It's especially important in helping rhodies get through their first winter.
Douglas Hunt
on Nov 17, 2014
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I'm from North Carolina, and we have a LOT of rhododendrons. I always look at one in front of my house before I go out to find out how cold it is. :-) Here in the mountains, it can get sub-zero for short periods of time with no problems.
Cathy Rayburn-Trobaugh
on Nov 17, 2014
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I live in Massachusetts - rhodies grow like weeds here - and we get tons of snow, the one in my front yard was planted in 1960 - it's never been babied!!
Alison vinci
on Dec 23, 2014
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Thank you for all the response to my question. My rhodie did bounce back. We had some snow melt and warmer temps. I think it's gonna make it after all!!
Karen
on Dec 23, 2014
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