Rhododendron 'Blutopia'
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An evergreen shrub to about 1.5m high, with a broad, upright habit, and elliptic, dark green leaves. Produces rounded clusters of 12-15 broadly funnel-shaped, light purple flowers with deep purple edges and dense yelllow-green speckles on the upper petals, in late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rhododendron 'Blutopia' (Rhododendron 'Blutopia')
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Rhododendron 'Blutopia'
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 'Blutopia'
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Rhododendron 'Blutopia' care guide
- Maintain soft damp acidic soil, use filtered water for regular watering
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Maintain soft damp acidic soil, use filtered water for regular watering
Fertilizing
FertilizingRhododendron acidic slow-release feed twice per calendar year
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, by layering in autumn, or by grafting in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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