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Rhododendron niveum

Rhododendron niveum · Shrub

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −15 to −10°C)
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
2–6 m × 4–8 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 to soil in autumn or use systemic insecticides for severe infestations.

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

Rhododendron bud blast: Remove affected buds and avoid wetting foliage when watering.

Pieris lacebug: Spray with a suitable insecticide in spring when nymphs are active.

Rhododendron petal blight: Remove fallen flowers to reduce spore load and ensure good drainage.

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