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Rhododendron fertiliser can I use it in other plants

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gfplux
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I have been given (don't ask) a small box of rhododendron fertiliser. I have no rhododendron so can I use it as a general fertiliser or are there certain plants that will be damaged.
Thanks
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  • ljonski
    ljonski Posts: 3,337 Forumite
    It will probably only do for plants that like acidic conditions
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  • DaftyDuck
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    If you spread it lightly over the soil, it will do more good than harm. Ideally, do it before light rain.

    There are plenty of plants that prefer it, even if they aren't acid-lovers. It's good for clematis, quite good for roses, and lawns do fine with it, again spread lightly.
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    edited 15 May 2015 at 7:36AM
    As we say round yer, "Ort is better'n nort!"

    ....though it usually applies to partners in love rather than garden plants. :o

    (Mind you, swinging the other way: e.g. putting lime-heavy fertilizer, like mushroom compost, on lime haters, is not recommended.)
  • safestored4
    safestored4 Posts: 464 Forumite
    Will be ideal for blueberries if you have any of these.
  • gfplux
    gfplux Posts: 4,985 Forumite
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    Thanks everyone, I decided to give a light sprinkling a go. Planned or otherwise we then had 6 hours of rain. So hoping all will be well.
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