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Intermediate
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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
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Botanical name: Rhododendron 'Molten Gold'
Other names: Rhododendron 'Molten Gold', Rhododendron 'Blattgold'
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Genus: Rhododendron
Variety or cultivar: 'Molten Gold' _ 'Molten Gold' is a compact, evergreen shrub with deep green and yellow variegated leaves. In early summer it has pink-purple trumpet flowers.
Rhododendron 'Molten Gold' is: Evergreen
Flower: Purplish-pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green, Variegated, Yellow in All seasons
Habit: Rounded, Bushy
Rhododendron 'Molten Gold' (Rhododendron 'Molten Gold') 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.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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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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Question from
Sue Munday
I have had my plant for almost four years and although it was in bloom when I bought it, it has never flowered since. It produces copious leaves each year but no flowers. Is there anything I should be doing to help prevent his problem?
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- Replies: 3
- Posted: Sun. 9th January 2011 10:43
- Last reply: Mon. 21st February 2011 12:00
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