Botanical name
Rhododendron ‘Curlew’
Other names
Rhododendron ‘Curlew’
Genus
Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
‘Curlew’ _ ‘Curlew’ is a dwarf evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and light yellow, bell-shaped flowers spotted green-brown within.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil , Lacebugs
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting, Layering
Rhododendron ‘Curlew’ (Rhododendron ‘Curlew’) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining, acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
