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Rhododendrons Face Wipeout After Driest UK Summer in a Century

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Rhododendrons face major dieback following the driest UK summer in 100 years.

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Shallow root systems make the flowering plants especially vulnerable to baked, dry topsoil.

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Historic estates and private gardens face tough watering restrictions during prolonged dry spells.

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Horticultural experts recommend heavy mulching and deep watering to preserve surviving stock.

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