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rhododendron 'Loderi Venus'

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A large open evergreen shrub, to 4m tall, with large leaves and very large trusses of lily-like, very fragrant funnel-shaped flowers, to 15cm in width, from late spring to early summer. Opening pale pink from deeper buds, the flowers soon fade to near white with a pale green flash at the base.

Scientific classification

Species: rhododendron 'Loderi Venus' (Rhododendron 'Loderi Venus')
Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of rhododendron 'Loderi Venus'

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 'Loderi Venus'

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rhododendron 'Loderi Venus' 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