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rhododendron 'Antilope'

Rhododendron 'Antilope' (Vs)

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Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A bushy deciduous azalea to 1.8m high, with an upright, open habit and ovate green leaves. Produces clusters of up to 10 flowers, lightly scented, in May and June. Flowers are tubular funnel-shaped, pale pink with darker pink median lines, and speckled with yellow at the base of the upper petals

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus rich, acidic soil. Will thrive in a sunny position as long as the soil is kept moist, but will also tolerate light shade. Choose a site away from frost pockets and sheltered from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually, ideally with leaf mould. See rhododendron cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, by layering in autumn, or by grafting in winter

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, lacebugs, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to rhododendron diseases including rhododendron bud blast and rhododendron petal blight, as well as powdery mildews, honey fungus, rust, leafy gall, silver leaf and Phytophthora root and shoot rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years