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Rhododendron campylogynum

Rhododendron campylogynum · Shrub

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Partial shade, Full sun
Height × Spread
0–3 cm × 50–100 cm
Soil
moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich acid soil
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Vine weevil: Apply biological nematodes in autumn or use systemic insecticides for severe infestations.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a fungicide if infection is heavy; avoid overhead watering.

Rhododendron bud blight: Remove affected buds and apply a copper-based fungicide in late winter before bud swell.

Pieris lacebug: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or use a horticultural oil spray in spring.

Root rot (Phytophthora): Ensure excellent drainage and avoid waterlogging; remove severely affected plants.

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