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Rhododendron
'Vuyk's Scarlet'
Vuyk's Scarlet rhododendron
| Family |
| Ericaceae |
| Genus |
| Rhododendron |
| Cultivar |
| 'Vuyk's Scarlet' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 - 5 |
| Height |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 1.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A cultivar of Azalea with impressive bell-shaped flowers blooming scarlet in spring. |
| Landscape |
| Informal hedge. Will provide a beautiful display of cream to yellow or greenish yellow flowers which are very appealing. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in sun to semi-shade in well drained humus rich soil. |
| Shape |
| Bushy. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Vine weevils, white fly, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids and honey fungus. Powdery mildew may be a problem in areas of poor air circulation. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings. |
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