Rhododendron 'Cherry Drops' · Pests & diseases

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; for more advice, see rhododendron cultivation

Watering: Consistently moist acidic soil, never let root mass dry out completelySunlight: Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to rhododendron powdery mildews, rhododendron bud blast, rhododendron petal blight, honey fungus, fungal leaf spots, rust diseases, silver leaf, Phytophthora root 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, rhododendron lacebugs, scale insects, caterpillars, and aphids

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