RHODODENDRON 'Angelo'
RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS
Huge trusses of trumpet-shaped pale pink flowers, highly scented
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Burncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more details
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Good to knowR. discolor x griffithianum. Originally named 'Cornish Loderi'
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Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, scale insects, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bud blast
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Place of originGarden origin. C. Williams, Caerhays, Cornwall
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Rhododendrons
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Rhododendron
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EvergreenMid green, medium to large leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) to 15-45cm (6-18in)
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink
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White
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen habit. Trusses of 9-10, funnel-shaped flowers 13cm (5in) long
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)Borderline
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Scented flowers
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Scented Rhododendrons
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, tortoises
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 8Suitable 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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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soilIdeally pH 4.5-6.0
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Sun Requirements
Partial shadeShelter from strong winds
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