Botanical name
Rhododendron 'Toreador'
Other names
Rhododendron 'Toreador' , Evergreen azalea 'Toreador'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Toreador' _ 'Toreador' is a compact, bushy, semi-evergreen shrub with small, elliptic to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and rounded clusters of funnel-shaped, reddish-pink flowers in late spring.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Compact, Bushy
COLOUR
Flower
Reddish 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
Layering, Grafting, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Rhododendron 'Toreador' (Rhododendron 'Toreador' ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Waterside
Cultivation
Thrives in moist, humus-rich, acid soil in partial shade. Will not tolerate deep planting. Do not allow to dry out. Protect from strong winter winds.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered