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
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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- Ideal temperature
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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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- Ideal temperature
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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