rhododendron 'Double Damask'
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Double Damask' is a large deciduous azalea with clusters of fragrant, creamy-white double flowers, to 5cm in width, in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- rhododendron 'Double Damask' (Rhododendron 'Double Damask')
- 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
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rhododendron 'Double Damask'
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 'Double Damask'
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rhododendron 'Double Damask' care guide
- Keep acidic soil damp, use rainwater to avoid leaf tip scorching
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep acidic soil damp, use rainwater to avoid leaf tip scorching
Fertilizing
FertilizingAcidic rhododendron feed every four weeks spring through autumn
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter
Growing
GrowingSuitable for an open site but best grown 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
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron and azalea whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids
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