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Rhododendron Scintillation

Rhododendron Scintillation
Rhododendron

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Rhododendron prized for its spring flowering in clusters of light pink trumpets with a slightly spotted reddish-brown throat. It forms a rounded bush about 2m (7ft) in all directions, with its evergreen foliage of shiny dark green contrasting with the bright clarity of its flowers. It is the ideal choice for enhancing a partially shaded corner in acidic, well-drained, and moist soil, preferably rich. Hardy and low-maintenance, it is a compact variety that is suitable for both an informal hedge and a container on a terrace.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October
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Description

Rhododendron 'Scintillation' is a highly appreciated hybrid for its massive, spectacular light pink spring flowering. It forms a rounded medium-sized bush that is suitable for gardens of all sizes, even for growing in containers on a balcony. Its large evergreen foliage, shiny dark green, offers an elegant contrast with its big pastel flowers and forms a green background all year round. Hardy and versatile, it is a plant that requires acidic, well-drained, humus-rich and moist soil, as well as partial shade exposure. It is the ideal plant for animating a shady area of undergrowth or creating an informal hedge with other rhododendrons with staggered flowering, both evergreen and blooming.

Rhododendrons are plants from the ericaceae family, just like heathers, preferring soils devoid of limestone, with an acidic tendency, and humid climates, especially when planted in full sun. 'Scintillation' is a recognized hybrid rhododendron for its beautiful light pink flowers spotted with reddish brown and has received the Award of Garden Merit and the award for the best rhododendron of the year in several regions of the United States. It naturally forms a compact bush with a rounded habit, reaching about 2m (7ft) in all directions. Its growth rate is moderate: it can grow up to 20cm (8in) per year. Its leaves, evergreen in winter, leathery, dark green with a slightly satin finish, are elliptical in shape and cover the plant well. They have a very fuzzy underside. The young shoots are a beautiful carmine red to purple. In April-May, remarkably abundant flowering submerges the bush: large corymbs of beautiful and large campanulate flowers, 6 to 7cm (2 to 3in) long, open. Their bright light pink colour with a maculated throat of reddish brown is highlighted by the shiny texture of the petals and the white tips of the stamens, like small jewels grouped at the heart of the flower.

Rhododendron 'Scintillation' is a shiny bush, very hardy down to -15°C (5°F), even -20°C, and easy to grow as long as the conditions are suitable, in terms of soil and climate. Even though they prefer partial shade exposure, hybrid rhododendrons with large flowers can tolerate the sun as long as it is not scorching and their roots remain cool. 'Scintillation', with its generous flowering, will skillfully dress up a small partially shaded area of the garden, terrace or balcony. Plant it together with ferns, blue or variegated hostas, Pieris, heathers, Kalmias, Japanese Maples, or other rhododendrons from the same group to create superb patchworks of textures and colours in spring. Growing in containers requires regular watering with non-limestone water and specific fertilizer for ericaceous plants.

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Rhododendron Scintillation (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 7 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green
Foliage description Elliptical leaves with pointed apex, with fluffy undersides, of leathery texture, evergreen.

Botanical data

Genus

Rhododendron

Cultivar

Scintillation

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Rhododendron

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1008441

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Planting and care

Plant the 'Scintillation' Rhododendron in a semi-shaded position, protected from cold and drying winds, in a moist, humus-rich, and light soil, with an acidic or neutral tendency. Like all plants of the heathland, it does not tolerate limestone soils or heavy soils saturated with water in winter. If the soil remains moist in summer, this rhododendron will also tolerate exposure to non-burning sunlight. Avoid planting at its base, as its shallow roots do not tolerate competition from other plants, especially for water resources.

Dig a hole three times larger than the pot volume. Soak the root ball in non-limestone water and plant the bush at the collar level, in a mixture composed of leaf compost, gravel or pumice, and loam. Water generously and keep the soil moist in summer. Azaleas and Rhododendrons have a shallow root system. As a result, they are sensitive to long periods of drought. That is why humus-enriched soil and abundant watering during dry periods are recommended. Moreover, this root system is not very strong, which is why it is essential to lighten heavy soils with draining materials (gravel, pumice, clay pellets) at planting. Apply a mulch of crushed pine bark at the base of the bush every spring to retain soil moisture while maintaining an acidic pH.

Maintenance consists of removing faded flowers in summer and pruning any dead branches. Azaleas and Rhododendrons can sometimes be attacked by weevils that eat the edges of leaves and rootlets, as well as the famous "rhododendron beetle" which does not often cause severe damage. Yellowing of the leaves (chlorosis) in Rhododendron indicates poor assimilation of iron from the soil and can result in premature plant death. While limestone is often the cause, poorly drained soil or a deeply planted root ball can also explain the phenomenon.

"Rhodos" reach their full potential in cooler climates when planted in soil devoid of limestone and in a humid environment. Their cultivation in warmer and drier climates is generally doomed to failure in the long run, despite all attempts to acclimatize them.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Humus-rich or peaty, or even sandy, fertile and well-drained.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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