What are rhododendrons?
rhododendrons are shrubs that include many varieties. They occur as original plants in Southeast Asia, North America and in the tropical climate from India to Australia. This is related to plants of blueberries and heather. Rhododendrons are often confused with azaleas. In fact, both plants are of the same kind. Azaleas, however, are much smaller and are present with more color variations than large bushy rhododendrons. Established gardens of rhododendrons can grow even higher. One of the most interesting of these gardens is Rhododendron Dell in the Golden Gate park in San Francisco. Here we find high shrubs that have prospered for more than thirty years. Dell is extremely beautiful in May when rhododendrons cracked in fantastic flowers white, pink, orange and purple.
Flower -shaped flowers in the shape of a funnel are clustered into the form the appearance of individual large flowers. Rhododendrons are also praised for the smell of their flowers, which is a heavy sweet scent. The white rhododendrons seem to have the most tightA fragrance that has a fragrance similar to root beer. The shrubs themselves have shiny, elongated, dark green leaves that are still green. Most rhododendrons are actually still green, but Azaleas still has green and deciduous varieties.
rhododendrons thrive with little care and often grow wild. They are somewhat aggressive, and some cultivars from North America have become in parts of the UK persisting to the point of inconvenience. Plants are notorious as soon as they are fixed. If a person is considering planting rhododendrons, it seems that partial to full shade and acid soil helps to prosper the plant.
Garden rhododendrons can be vulnerable to some pests, including aphids. Since the infestation of the aphids, they are short -term, usually there is no big problem on the plant. Each area where the plant is grown, and each variety will have different degrees of sensitivity to several RO diseasesStlin, such as root rot and collar. Most suburban areas have Rhododendron, which can help you decide which plants are best suited for your area and are most resistant to disease.
The American company Rhododendron Society offers information on its website, which can also help select the best plants for someone's area. They also choose Rododendron of the Year for each of the geographical places. For example, in 2006, Rhododendron won the title of Rhododendron and is considered an excellent choice for gardeners in the northwestern part of the US. Growers in the northeast states are invited to try Ken Janenek Rhododendron resistant to frost.
If you are a newcomer in growing rhododendrons, a company with selection and information can be tremendous help, varieties and growing information. If you are just an admirer of flowers, the place is still worth a visit. Photos and information are excellent.