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Rhododendron 'Torchlight'

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A compact, bushy evergreen shrub to 60cm high, with small, ovate green leaves. Produces clusters of 2-3 double (hose-in-hose), strong purplish-red flowers in spring

Scientific classification

Species: Rhododendron 'Torchlight' (Rhododendron 'Torchlight')
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: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Rhododendron 'Torchlight' pictures

Distribution of Rhododendron 'Torchlight'

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 'Torchlight'

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Rhododendron 'Torchlight' care guide

Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water

Fertilizing

Specialized rhododendron acid feed monthly spring extending to late summer months

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 grafting in late summer or late winter

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich acid soil, ideally in a sheltered spot in light or part-day shade, though will tolerate full sun if the soil remains reliably moist. See rhododendron cultivation for more advice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, rhododendron bud blast, honey fungus, rust diseases, leafy gall, rhododendron petal blight, silver leaf and phytophthora shoot and root rots