Rhododendron Graffito ('Hachgraf')
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An evergreen shrub, to about 1.5m high in 10 years, with a rounded habit and narrowly oval, slightly glossy, very dark green leaves. Produces clusters of large, very pale pink flowers, with contrasting dark reddish-pink blotches and lightly wavy edges, in late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rhododendron Graffito ('Hachgraf') (Rhododendron Graffito ('Hachgraf'))
- 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
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Rhododendron Graffito ('Hachgraf')
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 Graffito ('Hachgraf')
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Rhododendron Graffito ('Hachgraf') 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, or by grafting in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in sun or light shade. Choose a site away from frost pockets and sheltered from strong winds. 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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