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  • RHODODENDRON 'Taurus'
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    RHODODENDRON 'Taurus'

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    RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

    Strong red with darker markings
     
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    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Good to know
      R. 'Jean Marie de Montague' x R. strigillosum. Shallow planting is essential
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. 1962. FD Mossman, Vancouver, Washington
    • Rhododendrons
    • Rhododendron
    • Evergreen
      Dark green leaves to 18cm (7in) long with prominent veins
    • Red
      Strong red
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblanceolate
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Produces up to 16 flowers to 9cm (3½in) across from ball-shaped trusses. Winter buds are deep red.
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
      Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from strong winds, Shade from hot afternoon sun
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
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