Rhododendron 'Tromba'

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An evergreen shrub to about 80cm high, with a spreading habit, and ovate, slightly glossy green leaves that are flushed bronze when young. Produces rounded clusters of 6-8 broadly funnel-shaped, bright red flowers in late spring

Rhododendron 'Tromba'

Scientific classification

Species
Rhododendron 'Tromba' (Rhododendron 'Tromba')
Genus
Rhododendron
Family
Ericaceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of Rhododendron 'Tromba'

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 'Tromba'

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Rhododendron 'Tromba' care guide

Constantly moist acidic soil, avoid full drying of shallow fibrous root mass
Watering
Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Constantly moist acidic soil, avoid full drying of shallow fibrous root mass

Fertilizing

Ericaceous diluted liquid feed monthly all spring and summer growth

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

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, and do not allow plants to dry out. Mulch annually, ideally with leaf mould. See rhododendron cultivation for more detailed advice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, honey fungus, silver leaf and Phytophthora, as well as more specific Rhododendron diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron and azalea whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, Pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids

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