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RHODODENDRON 'Aladdin'
RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS
Large pale salmon-pink flowers with darker throat. Late flowering.
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EvergreenNarrow, sharply pointed leaves to 18cm (7in) long, covered with dense, short hairs
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Height10m (33ft) -
Spread10m (33ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen, leggy habit. Produces openly funnel-shaped flowers to 11.5cm (4½in) across in loose trusses of about 14
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sunShelter from strong winds -
Partial shade
RHODODENDRON 'Aladdin'
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Additional Features
Good to knowR. griersonianum x R. auriculatum. Shallow planting is essential. Improved by pruning
Pests & DiseasesVine weevils, scale, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast
Place of originGarden origin -
Burncoose SpecialitiesRhododendrons
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Core PlantsRhododendron
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Flower ShapeTrumpet
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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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 InterestSpringSummer
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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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