Rhododendron 'Martha Wright'
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A half-hardy evergreen shrub up to 1.5m high, with an upright habit, and glossy, textured dark green leaves. Produces clusters of up to 4 scented, bell-shaped, creamy white flowers with pale yellow throats, in mid spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rhododendron 'Martha Wright' (Rhododendron 'Martha Wright')
- 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 'Martha Wright'
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 'Martha Wright'
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Rhododendron 'Martha Wright' care guide
- Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
Fertilizing
FertilizingEricaceous fertilizer monthly from spring through late summer
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
Growing
GrowingIn mild, frost-free areas, may be grown outdoors in a sheltered position, in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil. Position in partial or dappled shade, and add an annual organic mulch (ideally leaf mould). In colder areas, this cultivar is best grown under glass in ericaceous compost. 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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