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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
    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Good to know
      Shallow planting in lime-free soil is essential
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, scale insects, powdery mildew, bud blast, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Western China
    • Rhododendrons
    • Rhododendron
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly ovate, elliptic or obovate, glossy, dark green leaves 3-5cm(1¼-2in) long, paler green and minutely scaly beneath
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Obovate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, dwarf rhododendron. Produces trusses of up to 3 funnel-shaped flowers 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long, sometimes spotted purple inside
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented Rhododendrons
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
      Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
      		  
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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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