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    RHODODENDRON
    RHODODENDRON
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    RHODODENDRON

    Scented Rhododendrons suitable for conservatory or cool greenhouse are marked with an asterisk.

    Syn. Azalea.

    Genus of more than 1000 species of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs from Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America, particularly southwestern China, Tibet, Burma, northern India and New Guinea.

    Evergreen rhododendrons vary greatly in size and usually have bell-shaped flowers with 10 stamens.

    Azaleas have smaller, thinner leaves and are generally medium-sized shrubs with smaller, funnel-shaped flowers with, usually, 5 stamens.

    The problem rhododendron, vigorous hybrids of R. ponticum, which is colonizing large areas has been given the name R x superponticum and is subject to EU legislation under the "Invasive Alien Species Regulation".

    Garden location should have suitably acidic soil.

     

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. 1968. KI Sifferman, Seattle, Washington.
    • Evergreen
    • Height
      1.5 - 2.5m (5 - 8ft)
    • Spread
      1.5 - 2.5m (5 - 8ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Dense, compact habit. Produces funnel-shaped flowers 5cm (2in) long, each with a prominebt calyx, in slightly open trusses.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
      Ideally pH4.5 - 5.5
    • Partial shade
      Best in partial shade.
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Mature Size
      1.5 - 2.5m (5 - 8ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5 - 2.5m (5 - 8ft)
      		  
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    varieties of Rhododendron

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    • RHODODENDRON arboreum 'Tony Schilling'
    Pink
     
    1 Litre
    £27.50
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    RHODODENDRON floccigerum
    Usually red though varies from pink to orange/yellow
     
    1 Litre
    £15.00
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    RHODODENDRON hyperythrum
    Small – white flowers with red flecks
     
    1 Litre
    £15.00
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    RHODODENDRON augustinii
    Striking blue flowers. A must for any woodland garden
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    RHODODENDRON burmanicum
    Semi-dwarf rhododendron. Greenish-yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    RHODODENDRON decorum
    Great white rhododendron
    Strongly fragrant white or pink tinged flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
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    RHODODENDRON desquematum
    A very showy erect growing species with masses of bright mauve flowers with darker markings
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    RHODODENDRON hippophaeoides
    Grey-green leaves and lavender or rose coloured flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    RHODODENDRON lutescens
    Free-flowering canary-yellow with bronze foliage, hardy and vigorous
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    RHODODENDRON racemosum
    Pale to bright pink
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
    RHODODENDRON schlippenbachii
    Pale rose-pink flowers in profusion
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    RHODODENDRON serpyllifolium
    The smallest leafed rhododendron which is really a mini azalea.Tiny rose-pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £24.00
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    RHODODENDRON valentinianum
    Dwarf rhododendron. Compact growing species with buttercup yellow bell-shaped flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £24.00
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    • Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Azalea, Rhododendron & Shrub Fertiliser
    For healthy growth and flowering of ericaceous plants, Azalea, Rhododendron & Shrub Fertiliser is perfect for acid-loving plants.
    0.9 kg
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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