RHODODENDRON schlippenbachii

RHODODENDRON SPECIES

Pale rose-pink flowers in profusion

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

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£24.00 each

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Any 3+ £22.00 each

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Good to know
Shallow planting in lime-free soil is essential
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast.
Place of origin
China, Korea
Deciduous
Obovate or broadly ovate leaves 2.5-11cm (1-4½in) long, dark green above, paler beneath, produced in whorls of 5 at the branch tips.
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Fully hardy
Obovate
Ovate
Height
To 5m (16ft)
Spread
To 5m (16ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Densely branched azalea. Produces flowers in trusses of 3-6, 3-5cm (1¼-2in) across.
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.
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
Acid / ericaceous loving
Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
Full sun
Partial shade
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
Rabbit Resistant