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RHODODENDRON lindleyi
RHODODENDRON SCENTED
A straggly upright habit but one of the most beautiful and scented rhododendrons when in flower. Pure white in trusses of 3 or 5 flowers
Large only
£45.00 each
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Burncoose speciality
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Good to know
Epiphytic shrub (plant that grows on another plant without obtaining food from it). Can be grown on decaying tree stumps, mimicking its natural situation or in a container with orchid medium -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, whiteflies, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast. -
Place of origin
Eastern Himalayas -
Rhododendrons
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Rhododendron
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Evergreenleaves 9-13cm (3½-5in) long, glaucous and scaly beneath
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White
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TubularTo funnel-shaped 7-10cm (2¾-4in) long
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubUntidy habit. Produce flowers 10cm (4in) across. Flowers have orange or yellow flare within
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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.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowersHeavily scented
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Scented Rhododendrons
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous lovingIdeally pH 4.5-6.0
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilRequires coarse medium with sharp drainage
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Rhododendron - Care Guide
- Dead Heading
- Dead Heading - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning
- Pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dwarf Rhododendrons for smaller spaces - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Killing
- Pests and Diseases
- Drought issues - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Honey Fungus - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintenance - fallen tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- General Pictures
- Further Reading
- Planting out rhodies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Rhododendron - Propagation
- Growing from seed
- Rhododendron Seed Collecting - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Potting on Rhododendron seedlings - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation Program - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Growing from cuttings
- Propagation by taking semi-ripe cuttings - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation by layering - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Propagation by other means
- Making a hybrid - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Making a hairy or scaly cross - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
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