Rhododendron 'Barnaby Sunset'
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A compact evergreen shrub to about 1.2m high, with an upright habit, and small, ovate, glossy dark green leaves. Produces rounded clusters of funnel-shaped, very pale yellow flowers with pale pink throats, in mid spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rhododendron 'Barnaby Sunset' (Rhododendron 'Barnaby Sunset')
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 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 'Barnaby Sunset'
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 'Barnaby Sunset'
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Rhododendron 'Barnaby Sunset' care guide
- Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water
Fertilizing
FertilizingSpecialized rhododendron acid feed monthly spring extending to late summer months
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, by layering in autumn, or by grafting in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in partial or dappled shade. Choose a site away from frost pockets and sheltered from strong winds, and do not allow plants to dry out. 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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