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Rhododendron 'Cupcake'

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A compact, dome-shaped evergreen shrub to 1.2m high, with narrowly ovate, glossy dark green leaves, with a reddish-brown coating beneath that is cinnamon-coloured on young growth. Produces masses of funnel-shaped flowers, deep rose pink fading to pale pink, in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: Rhododendron 'Cupcake' (Rhododendron 'Cupcake')
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: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Rhododendron 'Cupcake' pictures

Distribution of Rhododendron 'Cupcake'

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 'Cupcake'

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Rhododendron 'Cupcake' care guide

Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
Watering: Full sun · 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 has finished.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, by layering in autumn or by grafting in late winter

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich acid soil, this cultivar is suitable for full sun as well as light shade. See rhododendron cultivation for more detailed advice

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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