Weekly Weather Report for Petra, Jordan. Looking at the weather in Petra, Jordan over the next 7 days, the maximum temperature will be 31â (or 89â) on Saturday 22nd April at around 2 pm. In the same week the minimum temperature will be 10â (or 51â) on Sunday 16th April at around 5 am.
70 Years and Blooming: Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival attracts large crowd. Rhododendron bushes on top of Roan Mountain bloom through the months of May and June. Wallace Cole hand paints every bird feeder made from a gourd. Crowds gather around white tents at the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival.
It can take 2-3 years after. It can take 2-3 years after planting for rhododendrons to bloom. There are also many other reasons for a lack of flowers and some varieties bloom less than others. Cold temps. in the spring can kill new buds. Most large-leaved varieties require dappled shade; avoid deep shade or full sun. 2  A sunny spot that receives a few hours of shade is perfect. 3  Soil should be well-drained, humus-rich, moist, and acidic (pH 4.5â6). 4  Amend planting areas with compost, peat moss, or a substitute, and oak leaves to achieve ideal conditions.