Rhododendron 'Patty Bee' (Rhododendron 'Patty Bee')
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Intermediate skill rating |
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Rhododendron 'Patty Bee'
Other names: Rhododendron 'Patty Bee'
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Genus: Rhododendron
Variety or cultivar: 'Patty Bee' _ 'Patty Bee' is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark-green leaves and funnel-shaped yellow flowers.
Rhododendron 'Patty Bee' is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-yellow in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Rounded, Bushy
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil , Lacebugs
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Layering. REGISTER to read more...
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Rhododendron 'Patty Bee' (Rhododendron 'Patty Bee') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal
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, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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