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Rhododendron 'Rosebud' (Rhododendron 'Rosebud')
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rhododendron 'Rosebud'
Other names
Rhododendron 'Rosebud'
Genus
Rhododendron Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
'Rosebud' _ 'Rosebud' is a small evergreen shrub with small, mid-green leaves and rosy-pink flowers.
Rhododendron 'Rosebud' is: Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Bushy
Flower
Pink in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil Aphids , Caterpillars , 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
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Layering
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Where to grow
Rhododendron 'Rosebud' (Rhododendron 'Rosebud') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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 'Rosebud'
Other names
Rhododendron 'Rosebud'
Genus
Rhododendron Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
'Rosebud' _ 'Rosebud' is a small evergreen shrub with small, mid-green leaves and rosy-pink flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Bushy
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Layering
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Where to grow
Rhododendron 'Rosebud' (Rhododendron 'Rosebud') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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