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rhododendron 'Niagara'

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Niagara' is a small, compact evergreen azalea to 60cm tall, with mid-green leaves and widely funnel-shaped, frilly-edged white flowers 6cm wide, blotched with yellow-green within the throat, in late spring

Scientific classification

Species: rhododendron 'Niagara' (Rhododendron 'Niagara')
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
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Distribution of rhododendron 'Niagara'

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 'Niagara'

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rhododendron 'Niagara' care guide

Light steady soil moisture, avoid complete root medium drying
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Light steady soil moisture, avoid complete root medium drying

Fertilizing

Diluted rhododendron acidic feed every four weeks warm seasons

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 in a sheltered position in part shade, sun tolerant if soil is 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