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Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety) (Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety))
2 hours care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety)
Other names
Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety), Azalea (any hardy, deciduous variety)
Genus
Rhododendron Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
R. (any hardy, deciduous variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your hardy, deciduous Rhododendron (Azalea), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety) are deciduous shrubs, typically with lance-shaped or elliptic, usually glossy, mid- to dark green leaves and, in spring, clusters of tubular, bell-shaped, or funnel-shaped flowers in a variety of colours.
Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety) is: Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading, Upright
Flower
Purple, Red, Pink, White, Blue, Yellow, Cream, Orange in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety) (Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety)) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich, well-drained, acid soil in partial shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. Mulch annually with leaf mould.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety)
Other names
Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety), Azalea (any hardy, deciduous variety)
Genus
Rhododendron Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
R. (any hardy, deciduous variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your hardy, deciduous Rhododendron (Azalea), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety) are deciduous shrubs, typically with lance-shaped or elliptic, usually glossy, mid- to dark green leaves and, in spring, clusters of tubular, bell-shaped, or funnel-shaped flowers in a variety of colours.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Red, Pink, White, Blue, Yellow, Cream, Orange in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety) (Rhododendron (any hardy, deciduous variety)) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich, well-drained, acid soil in partial shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. Mulch annually with leaf mould.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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