Botanical name
Rhododendron ‘Pintail’
Other names
Rhododendron ‘Pintail’, Evergreen azalea ‘Pintail’
Genus
Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
‘Pintail’ _ ‘Pintail’ is a compact, upright to spreading, evergreen shrub with narrowly elliptic, dark green leaves and rounded clusters of funnel-shaped, lightly fragrant, bright pink flowers in mid- to late spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Spreading, Compact
Flower
Bright-pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Grafting, Layering, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Rhododendron ‘Pintail’ (Rhododendron ‘Pintail’) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.8m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Waterside, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Thrives in moist, humus-rich, acid soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Will not tolerate deep planting. Do not allow to dry out. Protect from strong winter winds.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
