How to tend a Rhododendron atlanticum
Also known as: Azalea atlantica Ashe, Azalea neglecta Ashe, Rhododendron atlanticum f. atlanticum , Rhododendron neglectum (Ashe) Ashe, Rhododendron atlanticum f. confusum Fernald, Rhododendron atlanticum f. luteoalbum (Coker) Fernald, Rhododendron atlanticum f. tomolobum Fernald, Azalea atlantica var. luteoalba Coker, Rhododendron atlanticum f. neglectum (Ashe) Rehder, Rhododendron atlanticum var. luteo-album (Coker) Rehder
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Water in the evening during summer, water thoroughly every 4-5 days in spring, reduce watering in winter, keep soil moist in other time
Sunlight
Likes half shade, avoid strong light, put in places with bright scattered light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly in the growing season
Pruning
Remove withered flowers, old, diseased, and dead leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Ericaceae, Rhododendron
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period April-June, viewing period 3-4 weeks
- Flower colors
- mixed color, white, edge peach red
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