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    RHODODENDRON 'Orakel'

    RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS

    (syn. 'Hachmann's Orakel') - Deep purple flowers with distinctive blackberry-red blotch.
     
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    • Burncoose speciality
      See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    • Good to know
      Shallow planting is essential
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Germany. Holger Hachmann
    • Rhododendrons
    • Rhododendron
    • Evergreen
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub or mixed border
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblanceolate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • 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.

    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-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
    • Partial shade
      Ideally, dappled shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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