rhododendron 'Grumpy'
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A small evergreen shrub of compact, spreading habit with dark green leaves to 8cm long; funnel-shaped flowers, orange in bud,open cream, tinged pale pink at margins, spotted with orange-yellow and produced in rounded trusses, late spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- rhododendron 'Grumpy' (Rhododendron 'Grumpy')
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rhododendron 'Grumpy'
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 'Grumpy'
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rhododendron 'Grumpy' care guide
- Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
Fertilizing
FertilizingEricaceous fertilizer monthly from spring through late 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 or layering in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, leafy humus-rich, acid soil in part shade with shelter from cold winds; see rhododendron cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Rhododendron diseases, powdery mildews, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids
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