Alpenrose Rhododendron ferrugineum
ABOUT
A small, spreading, evergreen shrub with dark, glossy green leaves which are red-brown and scaly beneath. Small trusses of rose-pink to crimson and occasionally white tubular flowers appear in June.
About this plant
Names
Family
Ericaceae
Synonyms
alpenrose alpine rose
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full sun, Partial shade
Pruning
group 8
Soil
Clay, Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to various Rhododendron diseases including powdery mildew, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf and honey fungus