Rhododendron 'Rosa King'
Azalea 'Rosa King'
Rhododendron x 'Rosa King' is a semi-evergreen variety with large, fuchsia- pink semi-double flowers from late spring.
Contributed by @scorob
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Azalea 'Rosa King'
Latin name
Rhododendron 'Rosa King'
type
Trees or Shrubs
family
Ericaceae
ph
4.5 - 6.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Rhododendron 'Rosa King'
Rhododendron x 'Rosa King' is a semi-evergreen variety with large, fuchsia- pink semi-double flowers from late spring.
Propagation by cuttings
From Late Summer TO Mid Autumn
Semi hard wood cuttings are taken from the current years growth from late summer to mid autumn the bottom of the cuttings is hard and soft on the top. With a sharp knife take a cutting of about 14 cms, remove lowest leaves, dip end into rooting hormone, and place round the edge of a pot filled with a suitable compost, water well, they must remain moist till rooted, place under glass but in semi shade.
Planting
From Late Summer TO Late Autumn
Best planted towards the very end of summer and autumn. If the soil is not acidic dig in plenty composted leaves or bark. Ericaceous compost is acidic. They do best in sheltered, semi-shaded positions but many species with small scaly leaves will thrive in full sun provided they do not dry out. Larger leaved varieties require more shade and shelter from wind.
Flowering
From Late Winter TO Mid Summer
Various gorgeous flowers from late winter. Some varieties bloom later through the year.