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rhododendron 'Taurus'

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A bushy evergreen shrub to 1.8m high, with elliptic, pointed deep green leaves. Produces deep red flower buds in winter, opening to clusters of up to 16 bell-shaped, cherry red flowers in spring

Scientific classification

Species: rhododendron 'Taurus' (Rhododendron 'Taurus')
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: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of rhododendron 'Taurus'

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 'Taurus'

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rhododendron 'Taurus' care guide

Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
Watering: 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

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

Propagation

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

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in partial or dappled shade, may tolerate a more open site if sheltered from cold, drying winds. Choose a site away from frost pockets. 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 rhododendron diseases including rhododendron bud blast and rhododendron petal blight, as well as powdery mildews, honey fungus, rust, leafy gall, silver leaf and Phytophthora root and shoot rots