Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast' (Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast')

Botanical name

Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast'

Other names

Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast', Deciduous azalea 'Bright Forecast', Exbury azalea 'Bright Forecast'

Genus

Rhododendron Rhododendron

Variety or Cultivar

'Bright Forecast' _ 'Bright Forecast' is an upright, deciduous shrub with small, elliptic, glossy, bronze-flushed, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, rounded clusters of funnel-shaped, orange-flushed, salmon-pink flowers, each with a dark orange blotch.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Rounded, Upright

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Colour

Flower

Flushed orange, Salmon in Spring; Salmon, Flushed orange in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green, Flushed bronze in Spring; Flushed bronze, Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn

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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

Grafting, Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast' (Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Waterside, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders

Cultivation

Thrives in moist, humus-rich, acid soil in partial shade. Will not tolerate deep planting. Do not allow to dry out. Protect from strong winter winds.

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive

Soil pH

Acid

Light

Partial Shade

Aspect

North, 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

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast' (Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast')

Common pest name

Ramorum leaf blight; Ramorum shoot dieback; Rhododendron twig blight; Sudden oak death

Scientific pest name

Phytophthora ramorum

Type

Oomycete

Current status in UK

Present (Limited)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Pathogen of larch and other hosts subject to EU emergency legislation. A containment strategy is in place in the UK; reflecting its presence in wider environment/forestry settings in some areas. EU regulatory status is under review.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast' (Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast')

Common pest name

leaf rust of blueberry

Scientific pest name

Thekopsora minima

Type

Fungus

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Rust fungus affecting blueberry and hemlock. This fungus has been detected in Europe (Germany; Netherlands and Portugal). Some uncertainty about the suitability of UK native host species. But the case for regulation should be considered based on the EPPO PRA.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast' (Rhododendron 'Bright Forecast')

Common pest name

Andromeda lace bug; Pieris lace bug

Scientific pest name

Stephanitis takeyai

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Present (Widespread)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Eradication was attempted 1996-2006; but pest now considered established.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/