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| Intermediate skill rating |
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| 1.5m max. spread |
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| 1.5m max. height |
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| 10-20 years to maturity |
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| 2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Rhododendron 'Cilpinense'
Other names: Dwarf rhododendron 'Cilpinense'
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Genus: Rhododendron
Variety or cultivar: 'Cilpinense' _ 'Cilpinense' is a mounded, evergreen shrub with deep forest green, shiny leaves. In spring it has trumpet flowers that are blush pink with deeper pink touches.
Rhododendron 'Cilpinense' is: Evergreen
Flower: Rose-pink, Flushed pink in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Rounded, Bushy
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Layering. REGISTER to read more...
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Rhododendron 'Cilpinense' (Dwarf rhododendron 'Cilpinense') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining, acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid | |
| Light: | Partial Shade | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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