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'Endsleigh Pink'


Endsleigh Pink Rhododendron




Origin:  R. arboreum hybrid, bred by: Endsleigh Estate, Devon, United Kingdom, (1917).
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Cultivar
'Endsleigh Pink'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Height
150 - 175 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
An R. arboreum hybrid from Endsleigh Gardens in Devon which forms a large upright shrub with attractive foliage.
Landscape
An excellent addition to winter landscapes, woodland margins, foundation plantings, shade gardens, mixed borders, mass planting, and shrub borders.
Cultivation
Best grown in well drained acidic soil with the pH range of 4-6 and partial sun; mulch will assist greatly in retaining moisture so roots will not dry out.
Pests
Susceptible to many pests such as aphids, caterpillars, nematodes, scale, lace bugs, mealy bugs, borers, and white fly. Diseases include crown rot, leaf gall, rust, powdery mildew, blights, root rot, and leaf spot. Resistant to deer and rabbits.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
A smooth bark, brown colour during new growth gradually turning grey as it matures.
Leaf Description
Dark green, medium sized oval shaped leaves. This dense spreading foliage maintains the same dark green colour year round.
Flower Description
Pale rose flowers in a small truss.
Texture Description
A medium-coarse textured plant.
Notable Specimens
Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Grafting and layering, take short cuttings of mature new growth. Place in well drained moist soil, keep in high humidity and indirect light.
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