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Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller' (Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller')

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Skill rating Intermediate
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

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

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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf

General care


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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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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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North Germany - The land of Rhododendrons

 

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