How to tend a Rhododendron periclymenoides

Also known as: Anthodendron nudiflorum Rchb., Azalea lutea L., Azalea nudiflora L., Azalea nudiflora var. alba Aiton, Azalea nudiflora var. carnea Aiton, Azalea nudiflora var. partita Aiton, Azalea nudiflora var. polyandra (Pursh) DC., Azalea nudiflora var. rutilans Aiton, Azalea periclymena Pers., Azalea periclymenoides Michx., Azalea periclymenoides var. alba (Aiton) Pursh, Azalea periclymenoides var. carnea (Aiton) Pursh, Azalea periclymenoides var. partita (Aiton) Pursh, Azalea periclymenoides var. polyandra Pursh, Azalea periclymenoides var. rutilans (Aiton) Pursh, Rhododendron nudiflorum (L.) Torr., Rhododendron nudiflorum f. nudiflorum , Azalea nudiflora f. alba Aiton, Rhododendron periclymenoides f. album (Aiton) C.F.Reed, Rhododendron nudiflorum f. glandiferum (Porter) Fernald, Azalea nudiflora f. glandifera Porter, Azalea nudiflora var. glandifera Porter

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
pink
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