RHODODENDRON arboreum 'Tony Schilling'
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RHODODENDRON arboreum 'Tony Schilling'
RHODODENDRON SEEDLING
Pink
£27.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Named after retired Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Wakehurst Place, in Sussex. -
Pests & Diseases
May be suseptible to honey fungus, bud blast, vine weevils -
Rhododendrons
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink with spots -
Bell/Lantern
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Height
8–12 metres -
Spread
2.5–4 metres
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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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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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