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distinguished Falcon rhododendron

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A large evergreen shrub or small tree, often multi-stemmed and with a rounded, spreading habit and flaking, red-brown bark. Leaves are large, rounded to ovate, and dark green when mature with cinnamon-coloured felt on the undersides. New leaves and shoots are coated in fine, brown hairs. Produces large clusters of bell-shaped, cream to pale pink flowers with purple markings at the base in spring

Scientific classification

Species: distinguished Falcon rhododendron (Rhododendron falconeri subsp. eximium)
Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of distinguished Falcon rhododendron

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

“Cultivated” is a display category for regions without a native or introduced record, not verified cultivation coverage. Antarctica is shown in white.

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of distinguished Falcon rhododendron

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distinguished Falcon rhododendron care guide

Soft acidic water for irrigation, soil lightly damp with zero standing excess water
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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-hardwood cuttings in late summer, by layering in autumn, or by grafting in winter

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in partial or dappled shade. Choose a site away from frost pockets, and sheltered from strong winds which can damage the large leaves. 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 rhododendron diseases including rhododendron bud blast and rhododendron petal blight, as well as powdery mildews, honey fungus, rust, leafy gall, silver leaf and Phytophthora root and shoot rots