rhododendron 'Aloha'

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A compact, evergreen shrub to about 1m, with dark green foliage, felted white underneath and on young shoots. Dome-shaped trusses of pink, funnel-shaped flowers open in late spring

rhododendron 'Aloha'

Scientific classification

Species
rhododendron 'Aloha' (Rhododendron 'Aloha')
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
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of rhododendron 'Aloha'

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 'Aloha'

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rhododendron 'Aloha' care guide

Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water

Fertilizing

Specialized rhododendron acid feed monthly spring extending to late summer months

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. Best in part shade with shelter, but tolerates full sun if soil remains reliably moist; 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 adult vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids

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