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Rhododendron 'New Comet'

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Evergreen hybrid about 2-3m tall, with dark green leaves and bearing mauve-pink buds opening to lightly-scented, shallowly funnel-shaped, mimosa-yellow flowers flushed pale pink, in heavy, globular trusses, from mid-spring to early summer

Scientific classification

Species: Rhododendron 'New Comet' (Rhododendron 'New Comet')
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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Ideal temperature

Rhododendron 'New Comet' pictures

Distribution of Rhododendron 'New Comet'

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 'New Comet'

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Rhododendron 'New Comet' care guide

Soft damp acidic substrate, water gently to avoid root disturbance
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Soft damp acidic substrate, water gently to avoid root disturbance

Fertilizing

Rhododendron acid feed monthly spring through late autumn season

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 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