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great Chinese rhododendron

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A large evergreen shrub or small tree, to 10m tall, with magnificent dark green, oblong leaves up to 50cm in length, silvery beneath. Bell-shaped, maroon-blotched, creamy-yellow flowers 5cm in width, are held in very large trusses in late spring

Scientific classification

Species: great Chinese rhododendron (Rhododendron sinogrande)
Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of great Chinese rhododendron

Distribution map

S and Southeastern 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 great Chinese rhododendron

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great Chinese rhododendron 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.

Propagation

Propagate by seed when ripe, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter

Growing

Grow 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