Dahurian rhododendron
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A robust, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub, to 2m tall, with elliptic leaves, 2-3cm long, dark green on the upper surface with a scaly-brown underside. Small clusters of funnel-shaped flowers, each flower up to 3.5cm wide, coloured pink to violet-pink appear from late winter into spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Dahurian rhododendron (Rhododendron dauricum)
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi 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 Dahurian rhododendron
Distribution map
E and Northern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Dahurian rhododendron
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Dahurian rhododendron care guide
- Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water
Fertilizing
FertilizingSpecialized rhododendron acid feed monthly spring extending to late summer months
Pruning
PruningLittle 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
PropagationPropagate by seed when ripe, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter
Growing
GrowingSuitable for an open site but best grown 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 and azalea whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids
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