How to tend a Rhododendron indicum

Also known as: Loiseleria indica (L.) Rchb., Rhododendron austrokiusianum Hatus., Rhododendron crispiflorum Planch., Rhododendron buergeri Miq., Rhododendron hispidum D.Don, Rhododendron sataense Nakai, Rhododendron ramentaceum (Lindl.) Planch., Rhododendron thunbergii Planch., Azalea burgeri Miq., Azalea calycina Lem., Azalea crispiflora Hook., Azalea danielsiana Paxton, Azalea decumbens (D.Don ex G.Don) DC., Azalea indica L., Azalea lateritia (Lindl.) Lavallée, Azalea macrantha Bunge, Azalea obtusa Lindl., Azalea rosiflora Dean, Enkianthus biflorus Lour., Iposues obovata Raf., Rhododendron decumbens D.Don ex G.Don, Rhododendron danielsianum Planch., Rhododendron lateritium (Lindl.) Planch., Rhododendron hannoense Nakai, Rhododendron obtusum (Lindl.) Planch., Rhododendron macranthum (Bunge) G.Don, Rhododendron kiusianum var. sataense (Nakai) D.F.Chamb. & Rae

Watering

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
peach red
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