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  • RHODODENDRON 'Tinkerbird'
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    RHODODENDRON 'Tinkerbird'

    RHODODENDRON SCENTED

    White flowers flushed pink. Scented
     
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    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Good to know
      Shallow planting in lime-free soil is essential. Plant where scent can be appreciated. A cross between R. ciliatum and R. edgeworthii so less hardy. Avoid reflected heat from wall
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Scotland. 1985. Glendoick Garden. Peter Cox
    • Rhododendrons
    • Rhododendron
    • Evergreen
    • White
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblanceolate
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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 - average winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented Rhododendrons
    • 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
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Boosts soil acidity. Feeds ericaceous plants and helps prevent moss. Corrects leaf yellowing caused by iron deficiency. Easy to use, low dust granules
    1 kg
    £11.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels
    £10.00
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