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Rhododendron makinoi

Rhododendron makinoi · Shrub

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −15 to −10°C)
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
1.5–2.5 m × 1.5–2.5 m
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 nematodes in autumn or use systemic insecticides on young plants.

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

Rhododendron bud blast: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging to reduce fungal risk.

Pieris lacebug: Prune out heavily infested shoots and apply horticultural oil in spring.

Scale insects: Scrape off small infestations or use systemic insecticides for larger outbreaks.

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