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RHODODENDRON calostrotum 'Gigha'
RHODODENDRON SPECIES
Dwarf evergreen with dense, brown scales beneath leaves. Rose-purple flowers
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Evergreensilver-grey leaves 1-3cm (½-1¼in) long
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetRose purple -
Height40cm (16in) -
Spread40cm (16in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact shrub producing solitary or pairs of saucer-shaped flowers 2-4cm (¾-1½in) across with red spotting
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sunWill tolerate full sun where soils remains moist -
Partial shade
RHODODENDRON calostrotum 'Gigha'
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Additional Features
Good to knowShallow planting is essential.
Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, bud blast, honey fungus
Place of originNortheastern India, Tibet, western China -
Burncoose SpecialitiesRhododendrons
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Core PlantsRhododendron
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Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)SilverSilver-grey
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Leaf shape
Obovate
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Orbicular(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingIdeally pH 4.5-6.0Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets) -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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