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Rhododendron 'Muncaster Mist'

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Muncaster Mist' is an evergreen shrub to around 2m tall and wide bearing trusses of bell-shaped, lavender-mauve flowers with darker spotting in spring

Scientific classification

Species: Rhododendron 'Muncaster Mist' (Rhododendron 'Muncaster Mist')
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: Partial shade
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Distribution of Rhododendron 'Muncaster Mist'

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 'Muncaster Mist'

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Rhododendron 'Muncaster Mist' 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-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn

Growing

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