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Intermediate
skill rating |
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1m
max. spread |
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1m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller'
Other names: Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller', Rhododendron yakushimanum hybrid 'Dusty Miller'
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Genus: Rhododendron
Variety or cultivar: 'Dusty Miller' _ 'Dusty Miller' is a dense, evergreen shrub with fine, silver foliage. In spring it has trumpet flowers that are pale pink flushed red.
Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller' is: Evergreen
Flower: Flushed red, Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage: Silvery-grey in All seasons
Habit: Bushy, Rounded
Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller' (Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
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.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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