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Rhododendron 'Gorbella'

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An evergreen azalea to about 1m high, with a compact, spreading habit, and small ovate leaves that open bright green and mature to dark green. Produces clusters of dark reddish-pink buds with faint whitish streaks, that open to vivid dark pink flowers with dark red speckles on the upper petals, in late spring

Scientific classification

Species: Rhododendron 'Gorbella' (Rhododendron 'Gorbella')
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: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Rhododendron 'Gorbella'

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 'Gorbella'

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Rhododendron 'Gorbella' care guide

Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water

Fertilizing

Specialized rhododendron acid feed monthly spring extending to late summer months

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering. Where practical, remove spent flowers to favour vegetative growth rather than seed production.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Growing

Grow 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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