Rabbits, muntjac and rhododendrons..........

[Headbrewer]

I am lucky enough to have a couple of acres of woodland at the rear of my property and would really like to establish some rhododendrons in one area. I have quite a few small plants (upto 12") and really need to know if I need to protect them from rabbits and muntjac deer when I plant them out. Any advice please?

[Helgalush]

I would love to be able to see deer and wild rabbits from my house!

Anyway, I dont think you will have anything to worry about with the rhododendrons from rabbits as they are poisonous to them.

[rana]

The wild (naturalised) Rhododendron ponticum has no problem with rabbits or dear - in fact it is seen as a pervasive thug by many so if your soil is right they will grow fine.