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Rhododendron 'Chipmunk'

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An evergreen azalea to about 60cm high, with a compact habit, and small, glossy, dark green leaves covered with tiny white hairs. Flowers are double (hose-in-hose), and bright reddish pink with reddish spots in the throat. Flowers are produced usually in pairs, in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: Rhododendron 'Chipmunk' (Rhododendron 'Chipmunk')
Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Rhododendron 'Chipmunk' pictures

Distribution of Rhododendron 'Chipmunk'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Rhododendron 'Chipmunk'

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Rhododendron 'Chipmunk' care guide

Consistently slightly damp acidic soil, avoid full root drying
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Consistently slightly damp acidic soil, avoid full root drying

Fertilizing

Acid-loving rhododendron feed monthly spring and early summer

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering. Where practical, remove spent flowers to favour vegetative growth rather than seed production.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, or by grafting in winter

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in partial or dappled shade. Choose a site away from frost pockets and sheltered from strong winds. Mulch annually, ideally with leaf mould. See rhododendron cultivation for more detailed advice

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