How to tend a Rhododendron minus
Also known as: Rhododendron margarettae (Ashe) Ashe, Rhododendron parviflorum DC., Rhododendron punctatum Andrews, Rhododendron cuthbertii Small, Azalea minor (Michx.) Kuntze, Rhododendron carolinianum Rehder, Rhododendron carolinianum var. margarettae Ashe, Rhododendron punctatum var. majus G.Don, Rhododendron minus var. majus (G.Don) D.H.Voss, Rhododendron minus var. minus
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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
- rose red
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