Planting and Growing Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Ericaceous fertilizer monthly from spring through late summer |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
Ericaceous fertilizer monthly from spring through late summer
Learn more →How to Prune Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
Keep pruning to a minimum: remove dead, damaged or unwanted growth; if shaping is needed, trim lightly after flowering.
Learn more →How to Propagate Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
Propagate by heeled semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, by layering in autumn, or by grafting in late winter or late summer
Learn more →How to Transplant Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
Grow in light dappled shade, in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and late frosts, in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, preferably between pH4.5 and pH5.5; will also tolerate sun and dry soil; for more advice, see rhododendron cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, bud blast, honey fungus, rust, leafy gall, petal blight, silver leaf, Phytophthora root and shoot rots, and, if soil is not sufficiently acidic, lime-induced chlorosis; for more advice, see Rhododendron diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron whiteflies, rhododendron leafhopper, lacebugs, scale insects, caterpillars, and aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling