Pruning guide
How to prune rhododendron 'blue peter'
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning rhododendron 'blue peter' — FAQ
When should I prune rhododendron 'blue peter'?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does rhododendron 'blue peter' need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune rhododendron 'blue peter' mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune rhododendron 'blue peter'?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.