Rhododendron 'Campfire' · Pests & diseases

Grow in moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich acid soil. Tolerant of sun if soil is moist but best in part shade in a sheltered spot to preserve flower colour; see rhododendron cultivation

Watering: Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soilSunlight: Partial shade · Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to various Rhododendron diseases including powdery mildews, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids

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