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Rhododendron x bathyphyllum (Rhododendron x bathyphyllum)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rhododendron x bathyphyllum
Other names
Rhododendron x bathyphyllum
Genus
Rhododendron Rhododendron
Species
R. x bathyphyllum - R. x bathyphyllum is a rounded, evergreen shrub with felted, reddish-brown young shoots and oblong, leathery, dark green leaves, felted, reddish-brown beneath. Spherical clusters of bell-shaped, pink-flushed, crimson-spotted, white flowers bloom in early summer.
Rhododendron x bathyphyllum is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading
Flower
White, Flushed red, Flushed pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Scale insects , Vine weevil Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Scale insects , Vine weevil
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Tends to get leggy with age but regular pruning will create a dense habit.
Propagation
Will not come true to type from seed.
Propagation methods
Layering, Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rhododendron x bathyphyllum (Rhododendron x bathyphyllum) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in full sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but 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 x bathyphyllum
Other names
Rhododendron x bathyphyllum
Genus
Rhododendron Rhododendron
Species
R. x bathyphyllum - R. x bathyphyllum is a rounded, evergreen shrub with felted, reddish-brown young shoots and oblong, leathery, dark green leaves, felted, reddish-brown beneath. Spherical clusters of bell-shaped, pink-flushed, crimson-spotted, white flowers bloom in early summer.
Native to
China, Tibet
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White, Flushed red, Flushed pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Scale insects , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Tends to get leggy with age but regular pruning will create a dense habit.
Propagation
Will not come true to type from seed.
Propagation methods
Layering, Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rhododendron x bathyphyllum (Rhododendron x bathyphyllum) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in full sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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