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RHODODENDRON 'Angelo'
RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS
Huge trusses of trumpet-shaped white flowers, highly scented
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EvergreenMid green, medium to large leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) to 15-45cm (6-18in)
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White
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen habit. Trusses of 9-10, funnel-shaped flowers 13cm (5in) long
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline
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Partial shadeShelter from strong winds
RHODODENDRON 'Angelo'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowR. discolor x griffithianum. Originally named 'Cornish Loderi'Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blastPlace of originGarden origin. C. Williams, Caerhays, Cornwall
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Burncoose SpecialitiesRhododendrons
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Core PlantsRhododendron
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning groupPruning group 8Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soilIdeally pH 4.5-5.5
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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