Rhododendron with black buds

Peanuts3 · January 2014

Today I looked at a rhododendron in the garden and have noticed that some buds are black ? Any idea why this might be ? Some buds seem fine. thanks in advance for any help.

Fleurisa · January 2014

It could be bud blast http://apps.rhs.org.uk/AdviceSearch/Profile.aspx?pid=795

Alan4711 · January 2014

Hi Peanut3 http://apps.rhs.org.uk/AdviceSearch/ Fleurisa might be right

Rhododendron with black buds

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