RHODODENDRON 'Christmas Cheer'
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RHODODENDRON 'Christmas Cheer'
RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS
Pink in bud fading to white.
£24.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £22.00 each
also Large
£45.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details -
Good to know
Shallow planting is essential. An old hybrid which used to be forced for Christmas flowering. Usually flowers March, sometimes February, but can flower by Christmas in mild weather -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. 1895. T. Methven & Son, Edinburgh, Scotland. -
Rhododendrons
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Rhododendron
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EvergreenLeaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Solid pink in bud fading to white -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Oblanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, compact shrub. Produces numerous trusses of funnel-shaped flowers 4.5cm (1¾in) long.
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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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous lovingIdeally pH 4.5-6.0
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Rhododendron - Care Guide
- Pruning
- Pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Dead Heading
- Dead Heading - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Killing
- Pests and Diseases
- Drought issues - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Honey Fungus - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintenance - fallen tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Further Reading
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Rhododendron - Propagation
- Growing from seed
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- Growing from cuttings
- Propagation by taking semi-ripe cuttings - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation by layering - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation by other means
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