Axillary-Flower Rhododendron
Rhododendron racemosum
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Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 1.5m |
1.5m | Min | 1m |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
Axillary-Flower Rhododendron Overview
This species is a stiffly branched evergreen shrub with obovate to elliptic medium green leaves. It will bear trusses of red-pink or white, funnel-shaped flowers in mid spring.
Common problems with Axillary-Flower Rhododendron
How to propagate Axillary-Flower Rhododendron
Cuttings
Propagate by simple layering, dropping or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Layering
Other uses of Axillary-Flower Rhododendron
Grown mainly for the beauty of the flowers. Ground cover & interesting leaves. Suitable for northern and eastern aspects.