Overgrown Rhododendron. When the rhododendron has overstepped its boundaries and is crowding other plants it can. You should choose this method if your rhododendron is messy looking or overgrown and you want it to try growing again.
Most species of rhododendrons will be able to survive this method of pruning but a few cannot so it is worth researching your specific type before using this method. Fortunately yes you can cut an overgrown rhododendron back quite severely and thus reduce it to a more acceptable size. This pruning method is a reset for your plant.
This pruning method is a reset for your plant.
However as you already seem to be aware after such deep pruning don t expect it to take on a beautiful shape and abundant bloom for 2 to 3 years. You should choose this method if your rhododendron is messy looking or overgrown and you want it to try growing again. This pruning method is a reset for your plant. However as you already seem to be aware after such deep pruning don t expect it to take on a beautiful shape and abundant bloom for 2 to 3 years.