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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist

One of several rhododendrons bred by Sir Edmund Loder, Rhododendron ’Loderi Pink Coral' bears delightful pink flowers with an incredibly strong fragrance, in early May. Blooms open a deep pink but quickly mature to pale pink-white. A tall-growing variety, it’s ideal for growing at the back of a large ornamental border, or on its own as a central focal point.

Grow Rhododendron ’Loderi Pink Coral' in humus-rich, moist but well-drained neutral to acidic soil. Rhododendrons are shallow-rooted so take care not to plant too deeply. Protect from harsh winter winds and mulch annually with a generous layer of leaf mould. There should be little or no need to prune.

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Rhododendron ‘Loderi pink coral’ and wildlife

Rhododendron ‘Loderi pink coral’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rhododendron ‘Loderi pink coral’ poisonous?

Rhododendron ‘Loderi pink coral’ causes an upset stomach.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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