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Rhododendron 'Mahler'

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A compact, hardy evergreen shrub with oval-shaped dark green leaves and trusses of trumpet-shaped lilac-pink flowers with a white centre which appear from April to May

Scientific classification

Species: Rhododendron 'Mahler' (Rhododendron 'Mahler')
Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Rhododendron 'Mahler' pictures

Distribution of Rhododendron 'Mahler'

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 'Mahler'

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Rhododendron 'Mahler' care guide

Keep acidic root zone moist and cool, never soggy
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep acidic root zone moist and cool, never soggy

Fertilizing

Ericaceous feed in spring and lightly after bloom

Pruning

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

Propagation

May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphid

Growing

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