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rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem'

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Halfdan Lem' is an upright, evergreen shrub to around 2m tall with glossy, somewhat twisted, dark green leaves. Broadly funnel-shaped, red flowers that fade to pink in sun, each upto 9cm long, are borne in tight trusses in spring

Scientific classification

Species: rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem' (Rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem')
Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem'

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 'Halfdan Lem'

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rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem' 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

Keep pruning to a minimum: remove dead, damaged or unwanted growth; if shaping is needed, trim lightly after flowering.

Propagation

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

Growing

Grow in light dappled shade, in a site sheltered from cold, dry winds and late frosts, in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, preferably between pH4.5 and pH5.5; will also tolerate sun and dry soil; for more advice, see rhododendron cultivation

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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