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Roxie's Rhododendron

Rhododendron roxieanum · Shrub

Hardiness

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Position

Partial shade

Height × Spread

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Soil

moist but well-drained, acid soil rich in organic matter

Flowering

March–May

Toxicity

all parts cause nausea, vomiting, depression, difficulty breathing and even coma; fatal to dogs if eaten in large enough quantities

The Gardening Year

🪴 Plant out

🌸 In flower

Vine weevil: Check new arrivals for grubs and use biological nematodes or systemic insecticides if infested.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply fungicide only if severe; otherwise tolerate minor infections.

Bud blast: Remove and destroy infected buds promptly to prevent spread where practical.

Silver leaf fungus: Prune out affected branches well below the infection site and destroy them immediately.

Pieris lacebug: Encourage natural predators or use horticultural oil sprays during early infestations.