Rhododendron 'Snipe'
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A dense, dwarf evergreen shrub, with pale green leaves and bearing pale pink to white flowers, flushed violet or purple with darker spots, in April.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rhododendron 'Snipe' (Rhododendron 'Snipe')
- 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
- 0.1-0.5 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 'Snipe'
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 'Snipe'
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Rhododendron 'Snipe' care guide
- Acid substrate evenly moist, never allow root ball to fully dry out
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Acid substrate evenly moist, never allow root ball to fully dry out
Fertilizing
FertilizingEricaceous rhododendron feed monthly spring through summer months
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, humus rich acid soil in a sheltered position in part shade; see rhododendron cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to various Rhododendron diseases including powdery mildew, 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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