How to tend a Rhododendron mucronatum

Also known as: Rhododendron leucanthum Bunge, Rhododendron narcissiflorum Planch., Rhododendron burmanni G.Don, Rhododendron sekidera Komastsu, Azalea alba Sweet, Azalea mucronata Blume, Azalea narcissiflora Fortune ex Planch., Azalea purpurea Dum.Cours, Azalea rosmarinifolia Burm.f, Rhododendron argyi H.Lév., Rhododendron ledifolium G.Don, Rhododendron rosmarinifolium (Burm.f) Dippel

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
white
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