rhodora

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A deciduous shrub, to around 1m high, with an upright habit and small, narrowly oval, slightly blue-green leaves. Produces clusters of lilac pink, purple or occasionally white flowers, with narrow spreading petals, before or sometimes alongside the new leaves in spring

Scientific classification

Species: rhodora (Rhododendron canadense)
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: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of rhodora

Distribution map

Eastern North America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of rhodora

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rhodora care guide

Moist acidic soil all year, extra water during hot dry weather
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moist acidic soil all year, extra water during hot dry weather

Fertilizing

Azalea acid fertilizer every four weeks active growing season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in sun or light 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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