rhododendron 'Crane'
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An evergreen shrub forming a dense mound to 80cm tall, with small, aromatic leaves and funnel-shaped white flowers in mid spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- rhododendron 'Crane' (Rhododendron 'Crane')
- 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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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rhododendron 'Crane'
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 'Crane'
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rhododendron 'Crane' care guide
- Acid soil evenly damp, mulch to protect fine roots from summer drought
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Acid soil evenly damp, mulch to protect fine roots from summer drought
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted rhododendron ericaceous feed monthly spring to mid summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter
Growing
GrowingGrow 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 vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids
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