Pretty pure white funnel-shaped flowers bourne in profusion. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Rhododendron orthocladum var. microleucum
Pretty pure white funnel-shaped flowers bourne in profusion
Category: Rhododendron
Additional information
Generic | Rhododendron |
---|---|
Species | orthocladum |
Varietry | var. microleucum |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey |
Flowers From | April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering, Mulch to keep roots cool |
Border | Border, Group planting, Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Powdery mildew, Silver leaf, Leafhoppers, Scale, Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Mulch |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Layering |
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