Plant encyclopedia›rhododendron 'Wee Bee'

rhododendron 'Wee Bee'

Also known as: Information to be completed

A low, spreading evergreen shrub to 40cm tall, with small, elliptic leaves and funnel-shaped, frilled, rose-pink flowers, flushed light red on the outside, opening from red buds in mid spring

Scientific classification

Species: rhododendron 'Wee Bee' (Rhododendron 'Wee Bee')
Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

rhododendron 'Wee Bee' pictures

Distribution of rhododendron 'Wee Bee'

Distribution map

Information to be completed

Culture

Information to be completed

Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of rhododendron 'Wee Bee'

Information to be completed

rhododendron 'Wee Bee' care guide

Steady soft damp substrate, use rainwater to protect acid soil preference
Watering: Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Steady soft damp substrate, use rainwater to protect acid soil preference

Fertilizing

Diluted rhododendron feed applied every three weeks active growth time

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Cultivars will not come true from seed

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich acid soil in part shade with shelter; see rhododendron cultivation

More growing and care information →

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