Rescued Rhododendron

Hi all

While in Wilkos earlier I 'rescued' a rhododendron that obviously hasn't been looked after or watered! I got it for next to nothing but I now have NO idea what to do with it as I've never grown them before!
Can it be saved? Should I cut the dead bits off? Re-pot it? Water it and leave it alone??? Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

Water it, and wait, would be my suggestion.

 

keep in the shade as well .... so it causes it less stress

 

Just to add to what Pete said, try to use rainwater.

 

Will do, thanks guys Hopefully it will be ok

 

Keep it moist but not waterlogged. If it shows signs of recovery pot it up in a container with some ericaceous compost. Fingers crossed and let us know how youget on.

 

I would definitely take off anything thats dead as this may cause the plant to rot, I would also give it a feed with some ericaceous plant feed, but that may cost more than the plant itself.