Botanical name
Rhododendron 'Gilbert Mullie'
Other names
Rhododendron 'Gilbert Mullie', Evergreen azalea 'Gilbert Mullie', Azalea japonica 'Gilbert Mullie'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Gilbert Mulie' _ 'Gilbert Mulie' is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with small, ovate to elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped, coral- to rose-pink flowers in mid-spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Compact
COLOUR
Flower
Pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Scale insects , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Layering
WHERE TO GROW
Rhododendron 'Gilbert Mullie' (Rhododendron 'Gilbert Mullie') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining, acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered