Rhododendron 'Vuyk's Scarlet' (Vuyk's Scarlet rhododendron)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Cultivar | 'Vuyk's Scarlet' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A cultivar of Azalea with impressive bell-shaped flowers blooming scarlet in spring. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Informal hedge. Will provide a beautiful display of cream to yellow or greenish yellow flowers which are very appealing. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in sun to semi-shade in well drained humus rich soil. |
| Pests | Vine weevils, white fly, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids and honey fungus. Powdery mildew may be a problem in areas of poor air circulation. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Rhododendron 'Vuyk's Scarlet', form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019
Rhododendron 'Vuyk's Scarlet', leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019
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