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Rhododendron 'Magic Flute'

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An evergreen azalea to about 60cm high, with a compact habit, and small, glossy, ovate leaves that open bright green and mature to dark green. Produces clusters of double (hose-in-hose) purplish red flowers with red speckles on the petals, in late spring

Scientific classification

Species: Rhododendron 'Magic Flute' (Rhododendron 'Magic Flute')
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 'Magic Flute' pictures

Distribution of Rhododendron 'Magic Flute'

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 'Magic Flute'

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Rhododendron 'Magic Flute' care guide

Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil

Fertilizing

Ericaceous fertilizer monthly from spring through late 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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