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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.

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Deciduous
Semi-evergreen
Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Deep rose
Height
1.5m (5ft)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Dense, twiggy habit. Can be pruned lightly to maintain shape
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)
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds
Partial shade

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Additional Features

	Burncoose speciality	See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
	Good to know	Syn. 'Boskoop Ostara'. Shallow planting is essential. This shrub improves with age
	Pests & Diseases	Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
	Place of origin	Garden origin. Netherlands. 1990. KV Verboom and C Esveld. Of Japanese origin
	Youtube video	click here

Burncoose Specialities

Rhododendrons

Core Plants

Rhododendron

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Oblanceolate

(see photos above)

Pruning group

Pruning group 1

Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

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