Overt hypothyroidism is defined as a clinical syndrome of hypothyroidism associated with elevated TSH and decreased serum levels of T 4 or T 3. The measurement of thyroid autoantibodies helps in diagnosing an autoimmune process. However, this test should be ordered only if it will influence the decision to treat.
The American Rhododendron Society measures the growth rates of numerous species and hybrids. Speed of growth is determined by calculating how tall a plant grows in 10 years. Many rhododendron plants grow from 3 to 4 feet in 10 years, but some can grow up to 7 feet in 10 years.Some of the fastest growing rhododendrons are the Brittenhill Bugle, R. genestierianum, Ilam Cream, Mother of Pearl, Professor Hugo de Vries, Spicy Nutmeg, and the Whidbey Island.picy Nutmeg. Spicy Nutmeg is a fragrant, fast-growing rhododendron that has funnel-shaped, 3 1/2-inch wide flowers with wavy lobes. The flowers are pale purplish-pink with reddish-purple rays and spotting in the flower's funnel throat.
If the pH (acidity/alkalinity) of the soil is greater than 5.5, your rhododendrons may develop an iron deficiency because it is not acid enough. The higher the soil's pH is, the less iron is available to the plants. It is in the soil, but not in a form that rhododendron roots can absorb. This is a problem usually with younger, or newly planted rhododendrons. Iron chlorosis affects the lower leaves first, turning them yellow but leaving the veins green.