An outstanding shrub with beautiful trusses of bell shaped pale pink to lilac flowers with purple spots. Attractive large foliage. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers February to March. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Rhododendron sutchuenense
An outstanding shrub with beautiful trusses of bell shaped pale pink to lilac flowers with purple spots. Attractive large foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Species | sutchuenense |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border, Woodland, Group planting |
| 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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