Rhododendron 'Gibraltar'
Rhododendron 'Gibraltar' (Rhododendron, Azalea 'Gibraltar')
is a bushy fully hardy perennial evergreen tree/shrub with orange flowers in mid Spring, early Summer and late Spring. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are trumpet shaped. It looks best in Spring and Summer.Soil
Rhododendron 'Gibraltar' grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5 (extremely acidic ranges from 0 to 5.1) to 6.5 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a rounded tree/shrub has an ultimate height of 1.8m / 5.9ft and spread of 1.8m / 5.9ft. It can take 6-10 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are llanceolate in shape.
Toxicity
Moderate in whole plant. Toxic if eaten.
Uses
Borders, flowering shrub, low maintenance and woodland margin.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings.
-26°C / -14.8F 5 to 6.5 6-10 years 1.8m / 5.9ft 1.8m / 5.9ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Rhododendron |
| Cultivar ? | Gibraltar |
| Common names |
|---|
| Rhododendron (Ireland), Azalea 'Gibraltar' (Ireland) |
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