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    RHODODENDRON
    RHODODENDRON 'Black Magic'
    RHODODENDRON 'Black Magic'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    RHODODENDRON 'Black Magic' RHODODENDRON 'Black Magic' MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta and RHODODENDRON © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.

    RHODODENDRON 'Black Magic'

    RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

    Darkest deep red flowers
     
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    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Good to know
      Bred from 'The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague' and 'Leo'. One of the darkest reds. Shallow planting is essential
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevil, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. HE Greer, Oregon, USA, 1982
    • Rhododendrons
    • Rhododendron
    • Evergreen
      Matte, dark green leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long
    • Red
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblanceolate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Upright habit. Freely blooming trusses of up to 12 flowers
    • 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 - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
      Ideally pH 4.5-6.0
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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