Rhododendron 'Orangeade'
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A deciduous azalea to about 1.2m high, with a broadly compact habit, and elliptic, slightly glossy green leaves. Produces rounded clusters of 8-11 rich orange flowers that pale as they mature, with wavy edges and a vivid yellow-orange blotch on the top petals, in late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rhododendron 'Orangeade' (Rhododendron 'Orangeade')
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Rhododendron 'Orangeade'
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 'Orangeade'
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Rhododendron 'Orangeade' 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
FertilizingSpecialized rhododendron acid feed monthly spring extending to late summer months
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If needed, prune lightly after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, or by grafting in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in sun or light shade. Choose a site away from frost pockets and sheltered from strong winds. Mulch annually, ideally with leaf mould. See rhododendron cultivation for more detailed advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, honey fungus, silver leaf and Phytophthora, as well as more specific Rhododendron diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron and azalea whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, Pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids
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