Why Is My Rhododendron Flowering in Autumn? The Truth About Precocious Blooming

Dr. Russell Sharp explains why plants like rhododendrons and other ornamentals sometimes flower in autumn — a phenomenon called precocious flowering caused by stress or unseasonal warmth. He outlines how this early bloom reduces spring displays and can ruin fruit crops. The episode discusses implications for hydroponic and indoor growers (especially strawberries and perennial crops), the need for cold treatment in some species, and practical considerations for vertical farming and controlled environments. https://eutrema.co.uk/shop/fertiliser/liquid-gold-unique-complete-fertiliser/ Azalea Camellia Hydrangea Skimmia Pieris Skimmia Vaccinium Hosta Heuchera Astilbe Japanese Maple Acer palmatum acer japonicum Leonardslee Lakes Borde Hill Garden Sheringham Park Botanischer Garten Bremen Alan Titchmarsh Chris Beardshaw Sarah Raven Nigel Dunnett Joe Lamp’l Costa Georgiadis Peter Cundall Kazuyuki Ishihara Frank Ferragine Louis Benech Capability Brown Gertrude Jekyll Vita Sackville-West Christopher Lloyd Chelsea Flower Show Roy Lancaster