Rhododendron dichroanthum grow and care – shrub‎ of the genus Rhododendron, Rhododendron dichroanthum perennial deciduous used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 6-10a.
Leaves color green in elliptic to ovate shape.
Flower color orange, peach or red in trumpet shape.
Acidic soil 4-6 ph, rich soil, moist soil, well-drained soil, mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Winter / Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
After blooming
How to prune:
Just for design and dead flowers
Size of the plant:
0.5-1.5 m, 20-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Trumpet shape in color orange, peach or red
Scientific name:
Rhododendron dichroanthum
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Indoor plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Orange flower, Red flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: