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Rhododendron nakaharae (EA) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Rhododendron nakaharae (EA)

Rhododendron nakaharae (EA)

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Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A compact evergreen shrub to 30cm high, with a prostrate habit and small, bristly dark green leaves. Produces small clusters of 2-3 funnel to bell-shaped, orange-red flowers, in early and mid summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial 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 FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in partial or dappled shade. Choose a site away from frost pockets and sheltered from strong winds. See rhododendron cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 8 (evergreens)

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

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 CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

BushyTrailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years