commonName:"rhododendron 'Cosmopolitan'"
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A medium-sized compact, evergreen perennial shrub, with long narrow glossy green leaves and a spreading habit. Rounded trusses of pale pink flowers, with deep red markings becoming paler with time, are produced in mid spring.
Scientific classification
- Species
- commonName:"rhododendron 'Cosmopolitan'" (Rhododendron 'Cosmopolitan')
- 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
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of commonName:"rhododendron 'Cosmopolitan'"
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 commonName:"rhododendron 'Cosmopolitan'"
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commonName:"rhododendron 'Cosmopolitan'" care guide
- Keep acidic root zone moist and cool, never soggy
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep acidic root zone moist and cool, never soggy
Fertilizing
FertilizingEricaceous feed in spring and lightly after bloom
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 for your own use
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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