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rhododendron 'Arctic Tern'

Also known as: ledodendron 'Arctic Tern'

A vigorous small evergreen shrub of open, erect growth, with narrow glossy green leaves, to 3.5cm long, and compact clusters of green-throated white flowers, 1cm wide, opening from late spring

Scientific classification

Species: rhododendron 'Arctic Tern' (Rhododendron 'Arctic Tern')
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: Partial shade
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Distribution of rhododendron 'Arctic Tern'

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 'Arctic Tern'

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rhododendron 'Arctic Tern' care guide

Keep acidic root zone moist and cool, never soggy
Watering: 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. Remove spent flowers where practical.

Propagation

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

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