RHODODENDRON sinogrande
RHODODENDRON sinogrande
Commonly known as great Chinese rhododendron
RHODODENDRON SPECIES
Collected from plants at Burncoose and Caerhays. The largest leafed rhododendron of all with huge trusses of yellow fading to creamy-white flower with a crimson blush
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Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Leaves up to 50cm, silver underneath -
Pests & Diseases
Honey fungus, bud blast, vine weevil, aphids, scale insects -
Place of origin
South east asia -
RhododendronsSeed collected at Burncoose and Caerhays
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Rhododendron
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EvergreenDislikes cold east winds
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Cream
Creamy yellow, with maroon blotch -
Bell/Lantern
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Oblong
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Height
8–10 metres -
Spread
6-8 metres
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Tall Shrub
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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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size8–10 metres
6-8 metres