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Rhododendron anwheiense

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Evergreen species with a rounded habit, growing to 2.5m tall, with ovate-elliptic pale green leaves to 10cm long, and rounded heads of bell-shaped white flowers to 4cm long, flushed pink, with reddish-purple spots, in mid and late spring

Scientific classification

Species: Rhododendron anwheiense (Rhododendron anwheiense)
Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Rhododendron anwheiense pictures

Distribution of Rhododendron anwheiense

Distribution map

China (Anhui Prov.)

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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 anwheiense

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Rhododendron anwheiense care guide

Keep acidic root zone moist and cool, never soggy
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep acidic root zone moist and cool, never soggy

Fertilizing

Ericaceous feed in spring and lightly after bloom

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 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