Rhododendron 'Hydon Comet'
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A compact, evergreen shrub with leathery green leaves and trusses of pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers which appear in the spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rhododendron 'Hydon Comet' (Rhododendron 'Hydon Comet')
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Rhododendron 'Hydon Comet'
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 'Hydon Comet'
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Rhododendron 'Hydon Comet' care guide
- Maintain damp acidic soil, avoid full drying of root ball at all times
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Maintain damp acidic soil, avoid full drying of root ball at all times
Fertilizing
FertilizingAcid-loving rhododendron feed twice yearly spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich acid soil in part shade with shelter; see rhododendron cultivation
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Common pests and 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 aphid
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