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    RHODODENDRON arboreum var. roseum
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    RHODODENDRON arboreum var. roseum

    RHODODENDRON SEEDLING

    Fawn to white indumentum
     
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    • Place of origin
      Himalaya to S. Tibet
    • Rhododendrons
    • Rhododendron
    • Evergreen
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Varies white, pink, carmine or red.
    • Bell/Lantern
    • Border
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Height
      8-12 metres
    • Spread
      2.5 - 4 metres
    • Pruning group 8
      Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
      Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
      When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.

    • 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)
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
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