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Rhododendron fortunei

Rhododendron fortunei · Shrub

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −15 to −10°C)
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
3–12 m × 4–8 m
Soil
moist but well-drained, acid soil
Flowering
April–May
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes to moist soil in autumn or use biological controls like Steinernema carpocapsae.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a suitable fungicide if infection is severe.

Rhododendron bud blight: Remove affected buds and avoid wetting foliage when watering to reduce fungal spread.

Pieris lacebug: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or use insecticidal soap for heavy infestations.

Scale insects: Scrape off scales manually or treat with horticultural oil during the dormant season.

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