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rhododendron 'Mrs Charles E. Pearson'

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A vigorous large evergreen shrub, to 2m tall, with glossy foliage on fairly erect branches. Large conical trusses of broadly-funnel-shaped, pale lavender flowers, mauve-pink in bud, fading to near white with a red-brown flare, are borne in late spring

Scientific classification

Species: rhododendron 'Mrs Charles E. Pearson' (Rhododendron 'Mrs Charles E. Pearson')
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 'Mrs Charles E. Pearson'

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 'Mrs Charles E. Pearson'

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rhododendron 'Mrs Charles E. Pearson' care guide

Acid soil kept evenly moist, root dehydration causes leaf browning
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Acid soil kept evenly moist, root dehydration causes leaf browning

Fertilizing

Specialized rhododendron feed monthly spring through summer time

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