Rhododendron 'Sappho'
Rhododendron 'Sappho'
Rhododendron Rhododendron
'Sappho' _ 'Sappho' is an upright, open, evergreen shrub with elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves and rounded clusters of mauve buds opening to funnel-shaped, maroon-marked, white flowers in early summer.
Rhododendron 'Sappho' is: Evergreen
Compact, Upright
White in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
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
Pruning group 8
Layering, Grafting, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Rhododendron 'Sappho' (Rhododendron 'Sappho') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Waterside
Thrives in moist, humus-rich, acid soil. Best in full sun. Will not tolerate deep planting. Do not allow to dry out. Protect from strong winter winds.
Sandy, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Rhododendron 'Sappho'
Rhododendron 'Sappho'
Rhododendron Rhododendron
'Sappho' _ 'Sappho' is an upright, open, evergreen shrub with elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves and rounded clusters of mauve buds opening to funnel-shaped, maroon-marked, white flowers in early summer.
Evergreen
Compact, Upright
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White in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
Pruning group 8
Layering, Grafting, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Rhododendron 'Sappho' (Rhododendron 'Sappho') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Waterside
Thrives in moist, humus-rich, acid soil. Best in full sun. Will not tolerate deep planting. Do not allow to dry out. Protect from strong winter winds.
Sandy, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Rhododendron 'Sappho' (Rhododendron 'Sappho')
Ramorum leaf blight; Ramorum shoot dieback; Rhododendron twig blight; Sudden oak death
Phytophthora ramorum
Oomycete
Present (Limited)
4
4
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.
Rhododendron 'Sappho' (Rhododendron 'Sappho')
leaf rust of blueberry
Thekopsora minima
Fungus
Absent
4
3
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.
Rhododendron 'Sappho' (Rhododendron 'Sappho')
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Sandy, Loamy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | 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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