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Rhododendron primuliflorum

Rhododendron primuliflorum · Shrub

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
50–100 cm × 50–100 cm
Soil
moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich acid soil
Flowering
April–May
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes in autumn or use a systemic insecticide drench for potted plants.

Silver leaf: Prune out infected branches well below the visible symptoms and burn them.

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

Rhododendron bud blast: Ensure good drainage and avoid waterlogging; remove affected buds.

Pieris lacebug: Spray with a suitable insecticide or use horticultural oil in early spring.

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